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Feb 20, 2026

South Africa Pulls Out of Venice Biennale After Gaza Artwork Furor
The country, a major center for African art, will not have an official presence at this year's event after a legal dispute over a Gaza-focused artwork.

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Feb 20, 2026

Watch an Ensemble Scene From ‘The Secret Agent'
Kleber Mendonça Filho narrates a sequence from his Oscar-nominated film, starring Wagner Moura.

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Feb 20, 2026

Max Amini Is a Global Comedic Success On and Off YouTube
Max Amini has built a global following with crowd-work videos. But the Iranian American's mix of silliness and political points about Iran land oddly.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 20, 2026

In the ‘Top Model' Docuseries, Tyra Is No Longer In Control
Tyra Banks seemed almost omnipotent on her long-running reality series "America's Next Top Model." In a new documentary, she is merely a subject.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 20, 2026

Why a Tiny Troupe Kept Its Kennedy Center Dates
As a drove of artists ditched the center after President Trump's takeover, an ice skating group decided it couldn't afford to do the same.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 20, 2026

How Newly Found Footage Became ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'
While working on a 2022 biopic of the King, Baz Lurhmann learned of unseen footage stored in a Kansas salt mine. That was the start of a winding journey.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 20, 2026

The NYC Theaters Where the Oscar Nominees Are Playing
If you want to catch them all, there are many places to see them in the five boroughs.

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Feb 20, 2026

‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Review
Newly found footage makes for a fun and revealing concert movie from the director Baz Luhrmann.

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Feb 20, 2026

How a New Yorker Put Poetry on the London Underground
Judith Chernaik's idea to feature verse in subway cars has transformed the morning commutes of millions worldwide.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 20, 2026

‘The Secret Agent' | Anatomy of a Scene
The director Kleber Mendonça Filho narrates an ensemble sequence from his film, which is nominated for best picture.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 20, 2026

Stephen Colbert Balks at Trump's Board of Peace
"The Late Show" host called the group "kind of like the U.N., except instead of passing binding resolutions, you pass a greasy bag of money to Donald Trump."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey's Anatomy,' Dies at 53 After Battling ALS
His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘The Pitt' Season 2, Episode 7 Recap: Emotional Rescue
Robby and Langdon have an awkward encounter in an elevator. Dana struggles to keep it together in a difficult case involving sexual assault.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Cees Nooteboom, Voyaging Author of Enigmatic Novels, Dies at 92
A prolific Dutch writer of fiction, poetry and travel books, he was often mentioned as a potential recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Billy Steinberg, Hitmaking Lyricist of Madonna's ‘Like a Virgin,' Dies at 75
He co-wrote five pop-rock songs that soared to No. 1 in the 1980s and shared in a Grammy for producing Celine Dion's 1996 album "Falling Into You."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Colbert Says What CBS Told Him Not to Say
"Let's talk about this," Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas state representative's appearance on Monday's "Late Show."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘Portobello' Review: When Italy's Biggest TV Star Was Canceled
An HBO Max series tells the surreal true story of Enzo Tortora, brought down overnight by false accusations of being a member of the mob.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen's epic "St. François d'Assise."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Met Opera Announces 2026-27 Season: What We Want to See
Among the highlights are the world premiere of an adaptation of "Lincoln in the Bardo," and classics like "Macbeth" and "Jenufa."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

12 Steps and Cups of Coffee: Sobriety Has Its Moment Onstage
Plays about addiction are filling Manhattan stages this month, depicting very different places on the recovery spectrum, from harrowing to serene.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Berlin Film Festival Tried to Focus on Movies. Politics Stole the Spotlight.
Reporters' attempts to draw stars into debates about Gaza and other highly charged topics have threatened to overshadow the movies at the Berlin Film Festival.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘Midwinter Break' Review: Aging Together, Growing Apart
Lesley Manville and Ciaran Hinds play an Irish married couple dealing with quiet resentments in this staid drama.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell to Star in ‘Much Ado About Nothing' on Broadway
The Marvel alumni Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will star in Jamie Lloyd's mischievous take on "Much Ado About Nothing."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Van Gogh and the Meaning of Yellow
The artist gave prominence to the color during a happy period that produced some of his most famous works. But it can have many different associations, a new exhibition shows.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a ‘Steamy' Movie Set
An affectionate slow dance. References to pornography. What rises to harassment on the set of a movie about a sexual relationship that turns violent?

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Writing an Ancient Egyptian Afterlife, in 21 Feet of Scroll
How would a New York Times obituary writer measure up to the scribes of the Book of the Dead? He found out at the Brooklyn Museum.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Gabriel Basso, of ‘The Night Agent,' Gets Back to Nature
Basso stars in one of Netflix's most popular shows. He's still not sure how he feels about acting.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘The 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films' Review: Major Themes, Minor Lengths
Three critics briefly consider the short films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘I Can Only Imagine 2' Review: Dogged by Dark Memories
For its sequel, the Christian-themed drama about a hit single finds a new tune and an anchoring presence.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘How to Make a Killing' Review: Glen Powell's Lethal Case of Entitlement
The actor stars in this comedy with a high corpse count, but the movie's lightness soon becomes forced.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

‘The Dreadful' Review: A Knight in Frightening Armor
Sophie Turner and Kit Harrington reunite after "Game of Thrones" in this deeply silly horror fable that is haunted by an ominous knight.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Seymour Hersh, the Investigative Journalist, Is the Subject of Netflix's "Cover-Up"
The Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist who exposed a U.S. Army massacre in Vietnam is profiled in a new documentary directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

"The Traitors" Host Alan Cumming Takes On the BAFTAs
The beloved Scottish actor and gamemaster of buzzy "The Traitors" takes center stage to host the BAFTAs.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He ‘Lit It With Butane'
Last year, the British rocker with the iconic sneer played his biggest tour yet. At 70, he's revealing how he survived the tough times in a new documentary.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Fantasy Books That Imbue the Real World With Magic
The best-selling author Marie Lu recommends thrilling reads that ground enchanting adventures in recognizable settings.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 19, 2026

Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.'s Workout With Kid Rock
"The Late Show" host called the 90-second video of the two working up a sweat together "pure cinema."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

David Hays, 95, Dies; Top Broadway Designer and Theater of Deaf Founder
He created sets and lighting for dozens of productions, including "Long Day's Journey Into Night," and established a new art form with his theater of the deaf, combining sign and spoken language.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

‘Wuthering Heights' Through the Years, from Olivier to Elordi
From Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier to Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi nearly a century later, the onscreen connection between Cathy and Heathcliff has taken many turns.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

Fritz Lang's ‘Nibelungen,' the Way It Was Meant to Be Heard
The monumental, two-film "Die Nibelungen," drawn from similar material to Wagner's "Ring," is best when presented live with a full orchestra.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

‘Billy Preston' Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent
The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

In Cynthia Erivo's ‘Dracula,' There's Mirth Amid the Horror
The "Wicked" actress plays 23 roles in a one-woman show on London's West End.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

Ethan Hawke on ‘Blue Moon,' ‘Reality Bites' and the Lessons He's Learned
A best actor Oscar contender for "Blue Moon," the star reflects on turbulent times in Hollywood and the notion of selling out: "I think about it constantly."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

Billy Preston's Music Was ‘Pure Joy.' But His Life Ended in Tragedy.
The Beatles' beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, "That's the Way God Planned It," explores what he long kept hidden.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

5 Standout Shows During Frieze
Alongside the Frieze Los Angeles fair at the Santa Monica Airport, Feb. 26 to March 1, the city offers striking art discoveries and a celebrated group show.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring
Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like "Becky Shaw," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Giant" are getting a chance to shine.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

An Artist of the Unimaginable
How Michael Heizer's massive projects have transformed the American landscape.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

Michael Heizer Measures His Art in Miles and Tons
It took the artist half a century of toil in the most remote parts of Nevada to build what may be the most extreme contemporary monument ever made. Now what?

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More
Onstage, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and Adrien Brody in "The Fear of 13." Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

How a Visionary Collector Eyed Her Trophies
Eileen Harris Norton "built a whole new mountain and somehow got everyone to come climb up it," the artist Mark Bradford says.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?
Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

‘Brokeback Mountain,' ‘Black Swan' and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring
Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including "Black Swan" and "The Lunchbox," are mining the movies for material.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 18, 2026

Stephen Colbert Finds a Place to File CBS's Surprise Statement
"I don't even know what to do with this," Colbert said about the network's news release on a scrapped interview with a Democratic politician, before putting the paper in a dog waste bag.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans
The actor, known for his roles in "Transformers" and "Megalopolis," was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Readers Respond: 11 (More) Transcendent Beatles Covers by Black Musicians
Thirteen tracks were just the start. Listen to interpretations of the Fab Four via Luther Vandross, Ella Fitzgerald, Sylvester and more.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Colbert Doesn't Give an F.C.C. About Calling Out CBS
"And because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this," Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas state representative's appearance on Monday's "Late Show."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

The Opera ‘Monster's Paradise' Takes Satirical Aim at Trump
"Monster's Paradise," by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek, attempts an operatic response to current events and politics. Is that possible?

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Robert Duvall Didn't Mind Clashing With Directors
The actor had very particular thoughts on how he should — and shouldn't — be directed, and he was happy to share them.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Kathleen Chalfant and Elizabeth Marvel Are Sobriety Sisters in ‘The Dinosaurs'
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

When Jesse Jackson Came to ‘Sesame Street': ‘I Am! Somebody!'
His memorable appearance was brought to us by the letter ‘I,' for inspiration.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Peeking Behind the Scenes of ‘Wallace and Gromit'
An exhibition at the Young V&A in London reveals the painstaking and devoted practice of the characters' creators, Aardman Studios.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Robert Duvall Seared Himself Into Our Memories Even When He Wasn't the Star
In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hardhearted military man, the actor brought an intensity that never wavered.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Romeo Is a Dead Man Would Make Kafka and Lynch Proud
Romeo Is a Dead Man features a Shakespeare-hating shape-shifter and plenty of zombies.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

The 19-Year Debate over Whether a Painting Was Looted by the Nazis.
The fuzzy provenance of a Franz Marc masterwork once owned by a Jewish banker, but now held by a German museum, has fueled a lengthy dispute over its ownership.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

At 85, the Choreographer Lucinda Childs Still Has a Full Dance Card
The choreographer has a busy spring: early works at the Guggenheim's swirling rotunda, a new appointment at Gibney Dance and a robust program at Bard.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing'
The Tony winner returns to the stage in "Every Brilliant Thing," an interactive monologue with a message of hope "that might be vital for somebody to hear."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 17, 2026

Colbert Doesn't Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
"And because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this," Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman's appearance on Monday's "Late Show."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Frederick Wiseman Watched People Like Nobody Else
For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

‘Shoresy' Is Back, a Hockey Sitcom With ‘Heated Rivalry' Ties
If you want more Canadian TV series about emotionally complex hockey players, look no further.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Robert Duvall: A Life in Pictures
The actor, who had a knack for embodying a wealth of varied characters, had a sprawling and celebrated career.

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Feb 16, 2026

Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies
He exposed abuses in films like "Titicut Follies," a once-banned portrait of a mental hospital, but ranged widely in subject matter, from a Queens neighborhood to a French restaurant.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Where to Watch Robert Duvall's Top Performances
He played rugged, capable men drawn from America's past, present and possible future.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather' and ‘Apocalypse Now' Actor, Dies at 95
An Oscar winner, he was known for disappearing into wide-ranging roles in movies like "Apocalypse Now" and "The Godfather" and in the television series "Lonesome Dove."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

‘Tragedy of Coriolanus' Swerves Off Course in Brooklyn
Theater for a New Audience's reimagining of the Shakespearean tragedy misses an opportunity to engage the play's many echoes with our own tense era.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say
The Paris prosecutor's office said that a network involving museum employees and tour guides had been operating for a decade. Investigators also believe the fraud occurred at Versailles Palace.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41
Her death from cancer was the second sudden loss for this year's edition. Naumann's exhibition will still go ahead in May, according to a statement.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge
To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who "ensured America wouldn't become a monarchy, or worse."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Shedding Light on a Roma Artist, and the Fate of Her People
Ceija Stojka, who made visible the historical injustices to the Roma people during and after the Holocaust, is the subject of a stirring show at the Drawing Center.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Kaija Saariaho's Masterpiece ‘Innocence' Heads to Met Opera
Kaija Saariaho's "Innocence" was celebrated at its premiere. After her death in 2023, her collaborators continue to travel with it around the world.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

André De Shields and Junior LaBeija Team Up for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball'
Fifty years ago, Junior LaBeija couldn't afford to see André De Shields in "The Wiz." Now, they're starring together in a reimagining of "Cats."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

‘Muppet Treasure Island' at 30: Tim Curry on His Pirate Role
A look back at one of the most ambitious Muppets projects, a Robert Louis Stevenson adaptation that turns 30 this month.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

What Can Musical Variations Teach Us About Creativity?
Anthony Brandt, a musicologist whose work focuses on music cognition, talks about what this musical form and how human beings approach open-ended problems.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

Who's Pulling the Strings on the World Stage? Ask the Puppets.
Eurasia Group, the geopolitical risk consultancy run by Ian Bremmer, gets into the political satire game with its Instagram show "Puppet Regime."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 16, 2026

‘Star Search,' Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week
The finale of Netflix's newest talent competition airs, and the second season of "The Last Thing He Told Me" premieres.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 15, 2026

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 1, Episode 5 Recap: ‘Get Up!'
Duncan takes a serious beating. Egg doesn't like how things are looking.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 15, 2026

Rosamund Pike in ‘Inter Alia' and More Theater to Stream
Other picks include the National Theater's "Inter Alia," a successor to the acclaimed "Prima Facie"; Anne Gridley's "Watch Me Walk"; and a Jodi Picoult stage adaptation.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 15, 2026

‘The Honey Trap', and More Theater to Stream
Other picks include the National Theater's "Inter Alia," a successor to the acclaimed "Prima Facie"; Anne Gridley's "Watch Me Walk"; and a Jodi Picoult stage adaptation.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 15, 2026

‘The Simpsons' Hits Another Milestone
On Sunday the series, the longest running American sitcom, will air its 800th episode on Fox. In an interview, the creator Matt Groening says there's no end in sight.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 15, 2026

Making the Dancing Lions for Lunar New York Celebrations
In a San Francisco garage, Corey Chan and his team create giant, spectacular lions that will lead the festivities.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 14, 2026

Milo Rau's ‘Hate Radio,' ‘Pelicot Trial' and More Theater of the Real
Milo Rau's examination of the infamous broadcast that preceded the Rwandan genocide is onstage now. Two other works, including "The Pelicot Trial," arrive in March.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 14, 2026

MIO: Memories in Orbit Evolves From Infuriating to Ingenious
MIO: Memories in Orbit is influenced by the platforming challenges of Hollow Knight.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 14, 2026

Noah Kahan, James Blake: 9 Songs We're Talking About This Week
Sting joins the Argentine pop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso on a track that recalls the Police, and Noah Kahan breaks into the Top 10 with his latest single.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 14, 2026

A Winter Surfer at Rockaway Beach Questions His Dedication
But he begins to question his dedication to the sport on the way to Rockaway Beach in the depths of an icy midwinter. Is it worth it?

NYTimes Arts
Feb 14, 2026

Tom Ellis on the 1960s Movie That Blew His Mind
"It made me feel all the feels as a kid that I didn't know I had," said the star of "Lucifer" and the new CBS series "CIA."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 14, 2026

How ‘Wonder Man' Can Reshape the Marvel Franchise
Our culture critic Maya Phillips analyses Marvel‘s new show "Wonder Man" and looks at how it fits into the wider multiverse.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 13, 2026

Ebo Taylor, Musical Innovator of Highlife and Afrobeat, Dies at 90
Borrowing from jazz and African rhythms, he forged a singular style that helped define music in his native Ghana — and West Africa — for a generation.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 13, 2026

Texas University Closes Exhibition With Anti-ICE Artwork
The exhibition at the University of North Texas by a Mexican-born artist included the language "Immigration and Cruelty Enforcement."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 13, 2026

Vicki Abt, Who Said TV Talk Shows Coarsened Society, Dies at 83
A Penn State sociology professor, she warned that hosts like Oprah Winfrey exploited vulnerable guests on television and sensationalized deviancy.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 13, 2026

In ‘Neighbors,' the Golden Rule Is ‘Get Off My Lawn'
An HBO docuseries explores neighborly drama in a well-armed and hyper-online America. In an interview, the directors considered what it all means.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 13, 2026

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month's picks, avengers of the toxic variety and princesses of the cosmic variety.

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