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Jul 02, 2026

Herbert Lust, Collector Who Befriended Giacometti, Dies at 99
He gravitated toward the work of artists he knew personally, like Alexander Calder and Robert Indiana, in amassing an unusual, important collection.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

Is There Life Out Here?
Doug Aitken's sprawling, elusive video installation asks a lot of questions about contemporary L.A. and its environs, and it's smart enough not to answer them.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

Fewer Visitors, More Threats: A New Reality for Europe's Jewish Museums
Museum directors say they are facing a frustrating misconception: that cultural institutions funded by local taxpayers are somehow associated with Israel.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

How, and Why, We're Covering Taylor Swift's (Maybe) Wedding
About two dozen reporters and editors from several desks are leading The Times's coverage of the anticipated festivities in Manhattan this week.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

Potent Art Lets ‘We, the People' Reflect on America's Past and Present
The New York Public Library has filled its top floor with a bold account of contemporary artists coming to terms with the state of our nation.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

‘Lockbox' Review: A Demonic Combination
This silly supernatural thriller about a fiendish shape shifter leaves coherence and clarity behind.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

‘Young Washington' Review: Not the Campaigns You Had in Mind
Before the presidency. Before Yorktown. There was … George, the land surveyor.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

America in Video Games: The Oregon Trail and Postapocalyptic Vegas
Other outstanding efforts reimagine the American Revolution, the pioneers' westward migration and the Great Depression.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

In These Thrillers, Vacations Go Very, Very Wrong
The best-selling author Gillian McAllister recommends novels that blend escapist settings with pulse-pounding intrigue and bloody murder.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

In ‘Basura,' Gloria and Emily Estefan Found a New Rhythm
The mother and daughter spent years composing the songs and the score for the show. "In every mother-daughter relationship, it's complicated," Gloria Estefan said.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

Gertrude Abercrombie: Good Witch of the American Absurd
In Milwaukee, two art exhibitions relish the strangeness of this studious eccentric who saw in inanimate objects an odd force of will.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

Plans for Unrealized ‘Trump Castle' Surface 40 Years Later
The 800-foot-tall residential development was designed by the architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee, but scrapped before construction. An archivist saved the rough draft.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 02, 2026

Swifties Delight in Taylor's Wedding Day
Fans see, in the pop star, reflections of their own lives: hope, heartbreak and now, finally, happiness.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

How Trump Made ‘Y.M.C.A.' His Anthem, Despite the Village People and Victor Willis's Mixed Feelings
On social media, he said the Village People's lead singer, Victor Willis, was with him "right from the beginning." But the president has a more complicated history with the group.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

The Good List: 7 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Old menus, vivid lightning and Richard Grant sniffing things.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Kerry Washington, Cat Cohen and Raúl Esparza Star in Off Broadway Shows in July
Kerry Washington and Kara Young pay tribute to Whoopi Goldberg, while Raúl Esparza takes on Shakespeare in the Park.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

How JD Vance Helped bell hooks Back Onto the Best-Seller List
A grass-roots campaign urged readers to buy copies of the Black feminist writer's 2002 book "Communion" before Vice President JD Vance's book of the same name hit shelves.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Chris Brown's Former Housekeeper Awarded $13 Million in Dog Mauling
The housekeeper said in her lawsuit that a dog weighing more than 200 pounds had "savagely" bit her at the singer's California home in 2020.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

A New Era at the Montpellier Dance Festival
The Montpellier dance festival, with new directors for the first time in more than 40 years, featured the wildly popular (La)Horde.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Michael Byrne, British Stage Actor, Dies at 86
He had a long career on the boards, and several small roles in big movies, including "Force 10 From Navarone" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

8 Essential Songs Produced by Tay Keith
The Memphis-born producer, who died in June at 29, brought deceptively soulful moodiness to some of the biggest rap hits of the past decade.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

18 Off and Off Off Broadway Shows to See in July
Kerry Washington and Kara Young pay tribute to Whoopi Goldberg, while Raúl Esparza takes on Shakespeare in the Park.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

The Best Movies and Shows Streaming in July 2026: ‘Elle,' ‘Silo' and More
"Elle" and "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" arrive, and new "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Silo" seasons begin.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Victor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74
Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group's biggest hits, including "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man."

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Canada Will Compete in Eurovision Song Contest
The country's national broadcaster confirmed that it is joining the world's most popular singing contest next year. Some fans are urging it to send a star like Shania Twain.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Sandra Boynton's Best Books: A Guide
An introduction to a living genius of children's literature for the adults who will inevitably read her on repeat.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74
Willis, who often performed dressed as a helmeted police officer, co-wrote the group's biggest hits including "Y.M.C.A" and "Macho Man."

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

Slate's ‘Culture Gabfest' Signs Off After 18 Years
The podcast, which helped spawn the chat-show genre, aired its last episode Wednesday.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

She Grew Up Loving ‘Legally Blonde.' Now She's Elle Woods.
Lexi Minetree beat out 5,000 other actors to play the teenage heroine of "Elle," a prequel series. She shares many qualities with her can-do character.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

The 10 Most Mind-Altering Theater Moments of 2026 (So Far)
Our critic chose 10 moments from the theatrical year that shifted her thinking.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

‘Minions & Monsters' Review: Third Time's the Charm
The latest film of the wildly successful spinoff franchise ushers the Minions into a new era of cultural ubiquity, while bringing some new creative juice.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

‘Enola Holmes 3' Review: A Kidnapping in Malta
Millie Bobby Brown shines as Sherlock's younger sister in the playful third movie of this popular franchise.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

America, Onscreen
Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

30 Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. in July
This month brings the nation's 250th birthday bash, "Les Miserables," Mark Morris, the World Cup final, Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium and nine nights of Bon Jovi.

NYTimes Arts
Jul 01, 2026

How the Museum of Ice Cream and Other Companies Woo Visitors From Art Institutions
As arts institutions struggle to increase attendance, entertainment centers marketed as museums are wooing those who once might have gone to view art.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

John Loring, Longtime Design Director at Tiffany & Company, Dies at 86
One of the country's influential tastemakers, he oversaw the rapid expansion of Tiffany in the midst of seismic shifts in luxury retail.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

Jennifer Nettles on Her New Musical, ‘Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo'
The Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles has written and is starring in a so-called "pop-eretta" titled "Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

7 Songs Recorded Live at Madison Square Garden
Hear tracks from Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand and Billy Joel.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

It's Soccer, but Set to Disco. And May the Best Dancers Win.
"Discofoot," a dance showdown and soccer game played to disco hits, originated in France. Last weekend, in honor of the World Cup, it had its U.S. premiere.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

Blake Lively Seeks $8 Million in Legal Bills in Dispute With Justin Baldoni
After the actress settled her retaliation claims, a judge granted her fees for one part of the sprawling Hollywood case.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

Three Great Documentaries to Stream
This month's picks check the pulse of 1960s Paris, explore David Hockney's artistry and paint an intimate portrait of mortality.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

‘Birthright' Stages a Thrillingly Complex Conversation on Conversation Itself
Jonathan Spector's ambitious drama about six Jewish friends and their shifting relationship with Israel stretches over three hours and nearly two decades.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

Blake Lively Seeks $8 Million in Legal Fees in Dispute With Justin Baldoni
After the actress settled her retaliation claims, a judge granted her fees for one part of the sprawling Hollywood case.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

With New Seizures, Value of the Met's Looted Artifacts Tops $95 Million
The Manhattan district attorney's office said it secured the return of dozens of ancient artifacts in June, after a process that the museum described as collaborative.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

When Sly Stone Got Married at M.S.G., He Had 20,000 Fans There With Him
A celebrity wedding at the New York arena? The funk and soul star did just that in 1974.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

She Couldn't Shake the Story of a Female Killer. Now It's a Musical.
The Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles has written and is starring in a so-called "pop-eretta" titled "Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

Horror Fans Bid a Bittersweet Farewell to an Empty Mall Full of Zombies
Thousands flocked to a soon-to-close shopping center near Pittsburgh for a celebration of George A. Romero's "Dawn of the Dead."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story' Review: Sex for the City
A New York City pioneer of cable-access programming is given a lively tribute in this cheekily diverting documentary.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Could Reveal Wedding Details
The playbook for celebrities' wedding reveals has become a careful choreography — especially when you're one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

At 250, Has America Delivered on Its Classical Music Promise?
The classical music tradition in the United States is borrowed from Europe. But few could have anticipated how European it would remain.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 30, 2026

John Oliver Dives Into Trump's Pet Project: A ‘Giant Duck Death Trap'
The "Last Week Tonight" host said the United States was "dealing with a literal swamp of corruption" for its 250th birthday.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch' Voice Actor, Died of AIDS, Officials Say
Ms. Chase was the voice of Lilo and also played the child villain in the horror film "The Ring." She died in Los Angeles this month.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

Review: The Choreographer Lucinda Childs's Persistence of Vision
"Momentary Reprise," a program at Bard SummerScape, spanned Childs's career, showing how she settled on a style in the 1970s and stuck with it.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

Even Absent, Trump Takes the Spotlight at a Night Celebrating Bill Maher
What the politician and the comic have in common became clear at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, where the winner was called "underrated."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

On the ‘Lux Tour', Rosalía Shape Shifts Through Dance
On the "Lux" tour, the pop star mingles dance genres, starting the show on pointe. As with her dip into opera, her technique might not be perfect, but the intention is good.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

‘The Bear' Finale: I Hope You Saved Room for Cake
After a run of dazzling and frustrating ambition, the series closes with a pared-down menu and a touch of sweetness.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them
Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

Little Island Significantly Scales Back Its Summer Schedule
The artistic director said Barry Diller, the former Hollywood magnate who provides the bulk of the park's funding, "wants to take programming in a different direction."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

22 New Books to Read in July: Colson Whitehead, Alice Oseman, Daniel Mason and More
Novels by Colson Whitehead and Daniel Mason, the final "Heartstopper" graphic novel, gripping thrillers, lush romantasy, true crime and more.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

‘Elle' and 10 More Shows to Watch on TV this Week
This "Legally Blonde" prequel premieres and networks air coverage around the nation's 250th Independence Day.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 29, 2026

Bill Maher Receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center
The late-night host leaned into his spat with President Trump while receiving a top comedy award at the institution that once bore the president's name.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 28, 2026

‘House of the Dragon' Season 3 Episode 2 Recap: Throne of Blood
Rhaenyra is plunged back into grief. What will that mean for the fate of the realm?

NYTimes Arts
Jun 28, 2026

‘Supergirl' Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios' Reboot
Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive "Supergirl" debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 28, 2026

‘The Bear' Season 5 Recap: What Worked? What Lingers?
The final season was in many ways a recapitulation of the whole series. Here's a look at where Carmy, Syd and the rest of the gang wound up.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 28, 2026

‘The Bear' Season 5 Recap: What Worked? What Questions Linger?
The final season was in many ways a recapitulation of the whole series in eight episodes. Here's a look at where Carmy, Syd and the gang wound up.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 28, 2026

Bill Maher Set to Receive Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center
A frequent critic of President Trump, Mr. Maher will take the stage on Sunday at a time of upheaval at the arts institution that once bore the president's name.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 28, 2026

Trump Wants to Own the Nation's 250th Birthday. States Have Their Own Plans.
As partisan tensions swirl around festivities in Washington, red and blue states alike are leaning into complex history — and their own stories.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

The Artist Uman's Technicolor Paintings of Rural Life
Ahead of a survey exhibition, Uman discusses skipping art-world functions, living on a farm and making work on the floor.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

Tony Brown, Host of Public Affairs Show Aimed at Black Audiences, Dies at 93
On "Tony Brown's Journal," he interviewed guests like Jesse Jackson and Lena Horne, and made programming decisions by asking himself, "Will it help Black people?"

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

How Teaching A.I. Endangered Languages Can Help Save Them
By feeding centuries-old nursery rhymes and folklore recordings into their own model, linguists in Louisiana hope to help a community control its digital destiny.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, Sombr: Songs to Know This Week
Phoebe Bridgers re-emerges, Sombr gets shy and PJ Harvey heads for the cosmos.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

5 of My Favorite Onscreen Moments of 2026, So Far
These are the images that have stuck with me, from the uplifting to the grotesque — and with a surprising amount of dancing.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

‘Sinatra, The Musical': Regrets, We Have a Few
A West End production has the hits, and Joel Harper-Jackson brings swagger and style to the leading role. But where's the pizazz?

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

Bruno Bischofberger Dies at 86; Gallerist Championed Warhol and Basquiat
He was a quintessential art dealer of the go-go 1980s, when the booming market turned painters into celebrities.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

6 Travel Podcasts to Inspire Your Next Trip
These shows offer a mix of evocative travelogues, practical tips, and expert recommendations for destinations across the globe.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

Maren Hassinger Likes Her Art With a Twist
Her lively, gnarly sculpture stars in her biggest exhibition yet, "Living Moving Growing," at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

Jodie Turner-Smith Likes Her Passports Tattered and Torn
"Every stamp reminds me the world is enormous and generous, and that I owe it to my daughter to keep showing her how big it is," the actress said.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

Come for the Books, Stay for the Power Tools
Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 27, 2026

How Teaching A.I. to Speak Cajun Can Help Save a Language
By feeding centuries-old nursery rhymes and folklore recordings into their own model, linguists in Louisiana hope to help a community control its digital destiny.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Washington Theater Leader Is Out on Opening Night of TLC Musical
The departing artistic director, Hana Sharif, made it clear in a resignation email that she was leaving Arena Stage under pressure.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

A floating convenience store appears in Toronto
"Global Convenience," an art installation honoring the city's role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Sale of Art to Springsteen's Manager
Thomas Doyle was accused of unlawfully pocketing most of the proceeds from the sale of a painting by Gustave Courbet to Bruce Springsteen's manager.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Ping-Pong's Endless Summer at Rockaway Beach
Six artist-designed tables commissioned by Public Art Fund serve up serious fun in "Between Tides" at Beach 67. (Just take the A train.)

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce' Actress, Dies at 98
She was just 17 when she played Joan Crawford's ungrateful daughter in the classic 1945 melodrama. It was the high point of a robust but short film career.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

American Ballet Theater's ‘Don Quixote': You May Laugh. And Nobody Dies.
American Ballet Theater's artistic director, Susan Jaffe, teams up with the régisseur Susan Jones for a new staging of the comic romp.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month's titles include Pride Month picks from Brazil, Sweden and Croatia; a soccer drama from Ireland; and a comedy from Italy.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

The Man Who Cried Goooooooooooal
The Telemundo announcer Andrés Cantor must train to deliver his famed scoring celebration for the World Cup, where he could call 20 games in about a month.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

‘Pride': A Tale Retold, Zhuzhed Up With Extra Camp
A new musical based on the 2014 movie "Pride" trades restrained sentimentality for all-in emotion and flamboyance.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Larry David's Comedy on HBO and America's Unhappy 250th Birthday
On the one hand, the 250th anniversary has given us presidential blood sport. On the other comes a show about star-spangled nothing.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

For the U.S.'s 250th Birthday, a German Declaration of Independence Goes on Show
The presentation of an original German-language translation in Berlin is an opportunity to consider the shared history of the United States and Germany.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

With ‘Supergirl,' Milly Alcock is Learning to Accept the Fear
After "House of the Dragon," a starring role in another big franchise, "Supergirl," gave Milly Alcock pause. It's "this new gift of learning to accept the fear."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

‘Jackass: Best and Last': A Moving Look at Male Friendship and Aging (Really)
While it may seem as if these pranksters have cheated death, the latest movie in the series starring Johnny Knoxville reminds us they're mere mortals.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

11 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

In ‘The Vampire Lestat,' He's Partying Like a Bloodsucking Rock Star
Sam Reid has gone glam in the latest season of this horror series, originally titled "Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

39 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Summer
Harvest the fruits of the local ice cream scene, celebrate the World Cup and the nation's birthday, and enjoy a variety of diversions outdoors.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Gracie Abrams on ‘Nepo' Label, Writing With Paul Mescal and Her New Album
On her new album, "Daughter From Hell," the 26-year-old star confronts growing up in a famous family and lessons from songwriting.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Mewgenics Is a Mischievous Game About Breeding Cats
The year's most interesting games also include a bodycam shooter in a Hong Kong underworld and a cryptographic puzzle drama.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

‘Strung' Review: A Tease of a Thriller
Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield and Lucien Laviscount have delivered more of a camp classic than a taut psychological film.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 26, 2026

Late Night Grades the Attractions at the Great American State Fair
The fair has everything, Jimmy Fallon said, including "a Trump approval rating roller coaster, which has the biggest drop in history."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 25, 2026

Alannah Keyser Is Kicked Off ‘Love Island USA' for Racial Slur
After Alannah Keyser made her debut on Sunday, viewers quickly found a social media video in which she uses a slur while singing.

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