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Apr 08, 2026

Duke Ellington and John Adams: Titans of Classical Americana
Recent performances by the Orchestra of St. Luke's and the Philadelphia Orchestra offered music by Duke Ellington and John Adams.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

Matisse is a Crowd-Pleaser. Here's What the Crowds Rarely Get to See
The Acquavella Galleries in Manhattan offer more than 50 works, many from private collections. The show caps a surge of exhibitions on the great painter.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

An Audacious $724 Million Building Reinvents LACMA
Two decades in the making, the David Geffen Galleries will offer an unconventional approach to art history and cement the director Michael Govan's legacy.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

This Audacious Film Festival Should Be Better Known
Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

Modern Love: My Husband's Breakdown Was My Breakthrough
Stefanie Gunning had to reach her lowest point to realize what she needed for herself.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

‘Euphoria' Creator Sam Levinson Talks Tragedy, the Internet and the End of the Show
Ahead of the Season 3 premiere on Sunday, the show's creator discussed his reputation, the loss of Angus Cloud and the soul-searching that followed.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

Frankie Muniz Refuses to Stay in His Lane
At 40, he is a father, a NASCAR driver and back as the star of a "Malcolm in the Middle" revival. "I have unfinished business," he said.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Detroit Jazz
The city's music is spiritual, searching and defiantly local, even when it spreads worldwide. Hear tracks from Yusef Lateef, Geri Allen, James Carter and other Detroit jazz greats.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

‘Faces of Death' Set the Bar for Hardcore Horror. It's Baaack.
A remake of the cult horror movie raises questions about the approach to viewing disturbing videos in a new era.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 08, 2026

Late Night Puzzles Over Trump's ‘Mixed Message' on Iran
"Everyone, most notably the people of Iran, were wondering if their civilization was going to die tonight. Well, good news, it didn't," Jimmy Kimmel said after a cease-fire was announced.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Elisabeth Waldo, 107, Who Fused Indigenous and Western Music, Dies
A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Fanciful and Fabulous: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball' on Broadway
For their 10th life, the cats strut and duckwalk in a reappraisal of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1981 musical, which has shifted to the queer ballroom scene.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul Files Competing Court Petition Against Dakota Mortensen
The reality star and her former boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, have filed dueling court petitions that paint each other as the main aggressor in a recent altercation.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Nathan Farb's Roving Lens
An immersion in the wide-ranging work of a photographer who has died at 85.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Nathan Farb, 85, Dies; Photographed Hippies, Siberians and Mountains
His camera captured subjects as diverse as New York City during the Summer of Love in 1967, Siberia under Soviet rule and the Adirondacks in upstate New York.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Peter Schrag Dies at 94; Wrote of Dangers of California's Populist Streak
His best-received book explored the state's infatuation with voter initiatives, which were sometimes pushed with anti-immigrant fervor.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

9 Ethereal, Emotional, Chaotic and Goofy Cloud-Rap Gems
A quick guide to the underground genre, featuring fakemink, Bladee, Yung Lean and more.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Review: ‘Innocence' Tackles School Shootings at the Met Opera
Kaija Saariaho's "Innocence," a powerful and kaleidoscopic depiction of mass violence and its aftermath, has arrived at the Metropolitan Opera.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente's Legacy, Dies at 83
He went from being a fan of the "Mambo King" to becoming his manager and personal historian. Later, he kept alive memories of a bygone era of New York Latino culture.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain
Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector's wishes.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Wireless Festival Canceled After U.K. Blocks Kanye West From Entering Country
The BBC reported that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The festival he was due to headline is now canceled.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

U.K. Bars Kanye West Over Antisemitism, Months Before Festival Performances
The BBC said that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Bill Ackman's Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label's shareholders.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label's shareholders.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

At Broadway's ‘Rocky Horror Show,' Fan Participation Is Tricky
The new musical is trying to calibrate just how much to rein in the audience participation that longtime fans are used to.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists
Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture "Fountain."

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Irvine Wanted a New Concert Venue. But Not on Live Nation's Terms.
As the company's antitrust trial continues, one incident involving an amphitheater shows how it clashed not with another industry titan, but a small city.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation
Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Europe's Museums Confront the (Literal) Skeletons in Their Closets
Institutions are grappling with the human remains in their collections that were used to justify debunked theories about race.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Netflix Explores a Buzzy Chess Cheating Scandal
"Untold," a sports documentary series, recounts a notorious match between two grandmasters and the cheating accusations that rocked the chess world and beyond.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

A Brief History of 4 Urinals
Marcel Duchamp's original "Fountain" sculpture vanished within days of its 1917 appearance. He later introduced these versions in response to demand.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears
The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will work or $50 million will go poof.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We're Still Discussing It.
Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Is This Bach's Most Underrated Music?
The sprawling organ collection "Clavier-Übung III" is not as widely known as it should be. An excellent new recording could change that.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

How Did Black Music Take Over the World? Let Melvin Gibbs Explain.
Since the late '70s, the bassist has worked to map a musical route that mirrored the trans-Atlantic slave trade and birthed nearly all of American popular music.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" Live From the New York Times Office
Five of the show's stars strutted and prowled amid the desks of T Magazine.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune' Puzzles
Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: "Is Taylor Swift actually increasing N.F.L. ratings?"

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's Expletive-Filled Post Threatening Iran
Late night hosts mocked the president's expletive-filled ultimatum to Iran, posted on Easter Sunday morning.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 07, 2026

In Paris's Catacombs, Can a Restoration Breathe New Life Into City's Dead?
For centuries, the bones of some six million people were buried in the catacombs beneath the city. Curators are trying to preserve and modernize the tunnels while maintaining the spooky ambience.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

Elisabeth Waldo Dies at 107; Fused Indigenous and Western Music
A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

‘Becky Shaw' Review: Funny vs. Likable? Funny Wins.
Alden Ehrenreich makes a show-stealing Broadway debut in Gina Gionfriddo's comedy about two old friends, one disastrous blind date and the dicey aftermath.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

Ronald H. Spector, Who Traced Social History in Books on War, Dies at 83
A Vietnam veteran-turned-academic historian, he drew acclaim for portraying conflicts from the perspectives of generals as well as grunts on all sides, both in Vietnam and in World War II.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

Elisabeth Waldo Dies at 107; Fused Indigenous and Western Sounds
A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

In Savannah Guthrie's Return to ‘Today,' a Rare TV Example of How to Live With Not Knowing
With her mother still missing, the "Today" host's comeback was a rare TV example of learning to live with not knowing.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer's Masterpiece
Simon Hanes, a leading musician in New York's downtown scene, has recorded his "Gargantua," a work for 15 musicians that nods to volcanoes, Rabelais and Dante.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

Forget the A.I. Apocalypse. Memes Have Already Nuked Our Culture.
From our jokes and slang to the White House's policy messaging, internet "brain rot" has escaped our phones to take over … well, everything.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

‘Firebird' Finds Its Wings Again at Dance Theater of Harlem
And so does the company, which revives its lush, fantastical, large-scale production, set in the Caribbean.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 06, 2026

‘Euphoria,' Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week
The HBO show returns after a long hiatus. And the March Madness final airs.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 05, 2026

‘The Comeback' Season 3, Episode 3: The Aww-Ick
This week's episode suggests that Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King don't mind mixing in a little sentiment with their satire.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 05, 2026

Despite Poor Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is a Megahit
The animated sequel collected about $373 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. "Kids love the movie," a box office analyst said.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 05, 2026

On ‘S.N.L.,' Bondi Boasts of Being ‘First Woman Ever Fired as Attorney General'
Ashley Padilla was both Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem on "Saturday Night Live," with Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy. Jack Black and Jack White were host and musical guest.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 04, 2026

Who Is the Polka-Dot Band That Plays Virtuosic Rock? Angine de Poitrine.
The virtuosic rock duo from Quebec releases its second album, "Vol. II," this week.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 04, 2026

‘Hacks' Has the Last Laugh
As the HBO comedy finished production earlier this year, a photographer captured some of the final days on set and the showrunners looked back on its award-winning run.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 04, 2026

How Did You Feel About ‘The Drama' Plot Twist? Tell Us Your Thoughts
The sort-of rom-com stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship is upended by a revelation that has divided audiences.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 04, 2026

How Scientifically Accurate Is ‘Project Hail Mary'? Experts Weigh In
Based on hard science fiction, a genre that prioritizes scientific accuracy, the blockbuster gets a lot right but misses a few things, experts say.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 04, 2026

U2, Anne Hathaway: 9 Songs We're Talking About This Week
U2 surprises with an Easter EP, and Anne Hathaway puts out a convincingly delivered pop song that boasts FKA twigs as a writer.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 04, 2026

Regé-Jean Page on the Album He Considers Flawless
"It's raw, real, sensitive, strong, vulnerable, righteous, romantic, genius," said the "Bridgerton" actor, who stars in the new film "You, Me & Tuscany."

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

After 11 Years in Court, Heir Reclaims a Modigliani Looted by the Nazis
A judge ruled against a holding company controlled by David Nahmad, the billionaire art dealer, which had bought the work at auction in 1996.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Carol Mullins, Who Illuminated Dance for Decades, Dies at 86
She knew nothing about lighting when the director Robert Wilson asked her to work on his shows, and later spent over 40 years as a designer for Danspace Project.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Dolores Keane, Singer Known as the ‘Soul of Ireland,' Dies at 72
She sang of homesickness and longing, and often collaborated with American musicians like John Prine and Emmylou Harris.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

‘The Drama' and the Secrets That Can Unravel a Relationship
In the new film, a shocking revelation upends the lives of a couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, raising the question: Are some betrayals simply unforgivable?

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Chekhov Plays for an Un-Chekhov Time
The directors Michael DeFilippis, Dmitry Krymov and Aleksandr Molochnikov all infuse their current productions with a burning, modern rage.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Pedro Friedeberg, Whose Hand Chair Drew Outsize Attention, Dies at 90
Known for his hallucinatory canvases of otherworldly structures, he cemented his fame with a hand-shaped chair that was both a work of art and a pop culture curio.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

In ‘Burnout Paradise,' Running on Treadmills Is Only the Half of It
In "Burnout Paradise," four performers try ambitious tasks while jogging. If they can't beat their run time goal, the audience gets its money back.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include a feminist coming-of-age tale from India, a documentary about grasshopper harvesting in Uganda, a queer fable from Brazil and more.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

With Polka Dots and Microtones, Angine de Poitrine Has Gone Viral
The virtuosic rock duo from Quebec releases its second album, "Vol. II," this week.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Nadav Lapid's Film ‘Yes' Is Intended to Anger Both Israel's Right and Left
The director Nadav Lapid uses his work to confront his discomfort with nationalism in his home country, never more so than in "Yes."

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

On ‘Company Retreat,' Anthony Norman Finished the Job
The unwitting hero of this Amazon prank comedy series acted heroically in the final episode.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

8 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
Apr 03, 2026

What to Know About ‘The Testaments,' a Sequel to Margaret Atwood's ‘The Handmaid's Tale'
"The Testaments" focuses on a younger generation coming of age inside Gilead, the religious regime first imagined in Margaret Atwood's 1985 dystopian thriller.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Seats Left Empty on Smithsonian Board as Strain With White House Persists
The terms of two governing members have expired, but their replacements have yet to be named as the institution faces President Trump's effort to play a role in the selections.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

‘Jimmy & the Demons' Review
The impish but thoughtful James Grashow, his sculpture and his long marriage are the subjects of Cindy Meehl's film.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Ben Lerner's ‘Transcription' Shows Us Why the Novel Will Never Die
With "Transcription," the writer makes a case for the vitality of the form.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 03, 2026

Late Night Says Goodbye to Pam Bondi
President Trump is "on a bit of a firing spree," Jimmy Fallon said on "The Tonight Show" on Thursday, adding, "Ironically, the only staffer who has immunity is RFK Jr."

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Her Return to "Moulin Rouge"
The rapper was back onstage in "Moulin Rouge" two days after being taken to a hospital after becoming ill during a performance.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘The Pitt' Season 2 Episode 13 Recap: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
Dr. Robby finally says what his colleagues had been thinking.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Blake Lively's Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni Dismissed as Case Heads to Trial
A federal judge tossed the actress's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in a split decision that sets the stage for a contentious trial.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Blake Lively's Retaliation Case Against Justin Baldoni Heads to Trial Without Harassment Claims
A federal judge tossed the actress's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in a split decision that sets the stage for a contentious trial.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Art Gallery Shows to See in April
This week in Newly Reviewed, Travis Diehl covers Pat Oleszko's burlesque street theater, Paul Chan's inflatables, David Armstrong's calm curiosity and Torbjorn Rodland's subtle awkwardness.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Charged With Attempted Murder of Bandmate's Father
Brady Ebert, a founding member of the Baltimore hardcore punk band, hit the father of Brendan Yates, the group's lead vocalist, with his car, the police said.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘The Blue Trail' Review: A Drifting Journey Into Freedom
In an imaginary Brazil, where older people are forcibly removed from society, a resolute 77-year-old seeks her independence in the Amazon.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered
The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Danish Shows to Watch While We're Still at Peace
The protector of Greenland also makes very entertaining TV.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Kanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021
After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed at SoFi Stadium for his first full live show in the United States since 2021.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Kanye West Plays
A show on Wednesday at SoFi Stadium was the rapper's first full domestic live show since 2021 — and since a series of antisemitic behavior.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

The Age-Old Obsession With Living Forever
Biohackers like Bryan Johnson seem to want to live forever. What would that be like? A London exhibition offers some thoughts.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

A Senegalese Artist Who Crossed Boundaries Others Didn't Dare
A new exhibit at the Met highlights Iba Ndiaye's myriad influences from across the globe, but ultimately his work was all his own.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson' Review: Behind a Cyclist's Death
A crime documentary on the murder of a professional athlete leans into exploitation.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘Pizza Movie' Review: Dude, Where's My Pie?
After taking psychedelics, college roommates, Jack (Gaten Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Sean Giambrone), experience unique side effects.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘The Stranger' Review: An Unexamined Life
A man of indifference becomes a killer in this adaptation of a 1942 Albert Camus novel.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘Living the Land' Review: Rural China in Transition
This drama follows a boy of 10, left in the care of relatives when his parents are lured to the city by the prospect of jobs created by a tech revolution.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘A Great Awakening' Review: An Unlikely Founding Friendship
This film tracks the friendship of Benjamin Franklin and the Rev. George Whitefield, who brought a Protestant revival to the American colonies.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘The Drama' Review: Her Secret Is His Crisis
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple upended when one confesses to coming close to committing a horrific crime.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

‘DJ Ahmet' Review: Finding Hidden Music in the Forest
After a young shepherd in North Macedonia finds a dance party in the woods, his life changes.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Gainsborough's Powdered Wig Portraits Are Suddenly Hot in New York
The Frick gathers 25 works by the painter Thomas Gainsborough, a visual compendium of the social biggies in British society.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Everybody Wants to Sing Nate Amos's Songs
This Is Lorelei, the solo project from the Water From Your Eyes guitarist, has become an indie-rock phenomenon in the past year.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 02, 2026

Desi Lydic Wants Trump to Take a Hint About the Ballroom
"Might I suggest: If the ballroom starts experiencing ballistic assault, maybe we just cancel the ball?" she said on "The Daily Show."

NYTimes Arts
Apr 01, 2026

Eugene Mirman, ‘Bob's Burgers' Voice Actor, Seriously Injured in Car Crash
Mr. Mirman crashed his car on Tuesday in New Hampshire. He remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 01, 2026

Bettina Köster, a Leading Voice in Berlin's 1980s Avant-Garde, Dies at 66
She sang lead for influential all-female bands, including Malaria!, and toured in the U.S. and elsewhere with groups like the Birthday Party and New Order.

NYTimes Arts
Apr 01, 2026

Bravo's ‘Summer House' West Wilson and Amanda Batula Scandal, Explained
Will the newly announced "connection" between the co-stars West Wilson and Amanda Batula become Scandoval 2.0?

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