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May 08, 2026

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
Among this month's picks: a zombie road movie, an alien action movie and Gerard Butler in a postapocalyptic sequel.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Paul Klee's ‘Angelus Novus' Joins Show at Jewish Museum in New York
"Angelus Novus," an artwork with a fascinating back story, including most recently a wartime delay, is a late addition to an already impressive Klee survey at the Jewish Museum.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

8 Pavilions That Have the Venice Biennale Buzzing
A doll-focused show, a contemplative garden, a sizzling hothouse: It's all to see at the world's top contemporary art event.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Artists' Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
The hottest exhibitions at the world's major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners
The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

‘Amadeus' Review: Mozart vs. Salieri, Round 3
The story of genius and jealousy, a major award winner onstage and on film, returns as a TV series starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

How ‘The Sheep Detectives' Brought its Ovine Sleuths to Life
The filmmakers behind this adaptation of a best-selling novel were adamant that their ovine sleuths not seem like humans in, well, sheep's clothing.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

A Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

5 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
May 08, 2026

The Hopelessness of ‘The Audacity'
In AMC's merciless satire, the tech lords are extracting all they can from the business (and us) before everything goes to hell.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

After a Fire, a Director Finds a Lifeline in ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures'
Olivia Newman lost her home in the 2025 California wildfires. Telling the story of a woman who connects with an octopus after a major loss proved a balm.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

‘The Python Hunt' Review: A Real Contest as Riveting as Fiction
The Florida Python Challenge brings out a fascinating cast of characters, all captured by the director Xander Robin's camera.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ron Carter
Christian McBride, Endea Owens, Large Professor and more writers and musicians share favorite tracks from the bass maestro, who turned 89 this week.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Matthew Wong's Grieving Mother Protects His Artistic Legacy
The troubled painter Matthew Wong's star was on the rise when he died at 35. His mother, Monita Wong, is making sure his work can still be seen.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Bogs?
From fashion to art, an explainer on our love of wetlands.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Billie Eilish and James Cameron on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour'
The musician and director teamed up to bring Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour — with poignant moments onstage and off — to theaters.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

After 43 Years, an Unproduced Larry David Script Surfaces Online
"Prognosis: Negative" was too dark for its time, but its title became a running "Seinfeld" joke and its premise set the table for "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Historical Fiction Books That Illustrate the Bonds Between Mother and Child
The best-selling author Stephanie Dray recommends books that explore the bonds between mothers and their children across centuries.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Late Night Recaps Rubio's Peacemaking Visit to Pope Leo
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump and Pope Leo are putting Marco Rubio, who is Catholic, "in the middle and seeing which parent he goes to."

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
"A Rumor of War," about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed "the things men do in war and the things war does to them."

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

DOGE's Termination of Humanities Grants Is Ruled Unconstitutional
A lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities drew wide attention for revealing how DOGE had used ChatGPT to cancel grants.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘Remarkably Bright Creatures' Review: Their Octopus Teacher
Sally Field and Lewis Pullman get help from an eight-tentacled friend in this bland adaptation of a hit novel.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

A Stroll Through the Mansions of New York's Gilded Age
Yes, some memorable mansions were lost to the vagaries of expenses and development, but many remain — and some are even open to the public. A walking guide.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Dealers Face a Choice: Show Solo Artists? Or Groups?
The decision can vary from fair to fair but sometimes solo booths can help visitors focus their attention on a single artist, rather than being overwhelmed by the art of many.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

From France to the U.S., an Exhibition on the Luxury Ties That Bind
Dozens of French luxury houses and institutions will converge on Manhattan for the cross-cultural exhibition "Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories."

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Manuela Hoelterhoff, Pulitzer-Winning Arts Critic, Dies at 77
She won the top journalism honor for criticism while with The Wall Street Journal. She later wrote a wry, perceptive book about the backstage world of opera.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Art Gallery Shows to See in May
This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers Ceija Stojka's naïve expressionism, Mao Ishikawa's sprawling bodies and a reinstallation of an important show by Peter Hujar.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘Blue Film' Review: The Sex Is Expensive. The Talk Is Priceless.
An older man pays a camboy $50,000 for a night that goes to difficult, existential places in this breakout feature from Elliot Tuttle.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Art Abounds on Campuses Outside of New York City
Academic museums at Princeton, Yale, Cornell and Skidmore have organized several standout exhibitions, worth a venture beyond TEFAF New York.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Uncertainty, But Also Optimism, Mark New York Art Week
This May, big-ticket items, and numerous major private collections, will be on offer and provide a major test of the market in a chaotic time.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

At the Cannes Film Festival, French Cinema is Front and Center
Frenchness is a common theme among the films selected to open the festival. The opener also premieres in hundreds of theaters across France the day the festival begins.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

This Film Provides a Trapezoidal Window into Former Pizza Huts
A documentary about the popular chain presents its repurposed buildings as protective shells where new businesses can grow.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Review: Sophie Rivera's Photos Come Out From the Shadows
"Double Exposures," the first museum survey for the artist, highlights a career spent documenting New Yorkers, in ways both traditional and strange.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Is the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Legal Fight Over? Not So Fast.
Lawyers for Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni have said the two sides settled much of the contentious dispute. But one major disagreement remains.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft' Review: 3-D Is What She Was Made For
The pop superstar teamed up with James Cameron to create a concert movie that, playing with shiny camera technology, reinvigorates the concert experience.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

These Toilets in Venice Have the Art World Aflush
Undoubtedly the biggest talker at this year's Venice Biennale is the Austrian pavilion, where visitors can make their own contributions to the work on show.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

At the Venice Biennale, an American Artist Plops His Sculptures on a World Stage
They may be bronze and marble, but Alma Allen's artworks at the Venice Biennale are as intangible as air.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Ed Gardner, ‘Force to Be Reckoned With,' Comes Into His Own
Ed Gardner is an ideal ambassador for British music. And he is building an important profile abroad, with a trip to the United States this month.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Hans Otte's "Book of Sounds," Jan Lisiecki's fresh take on Mozart piano concertos and the works of an overlooked composer are among our selections.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Tony Leung Doesn't Want a Challenge. He Wants a Compatible Director.
The star often refuses roles unless he clicks with the filmmaker. That's how he came to work with Wong Kar-wai, Hou Hsiao-Hsien and now Ildiko Enyedi.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

A Fashion Revolution at the Met
With "Costume Art," the dress department moves out of the basement to become the gateway to the museum.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘Silent Friend' Review: What a Ginkgo Can Teach Us
Starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Léa Seydoux, this cerebral drama explores the mysteries of plant and human connection.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘Mortal Kombat II' Review: Eye-Popping Pyrotechnics
The movie, directed by Simon McQuoid and based on the cult video game, unleashes another gruesome fighter tournament to determine the fate of the universe.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Mixtape Has Teenagers Bond With the Help of an Eclectic Soundtrack
In Mixtape, you can skateboard to Devo's "That's Good," film a party to Iggy Pop's "Candy" and wallow in sadness to B.J. Thomas's "Most of All."

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘Jersey Shore' Cast Reflects on ‘Family Vacation' Final Season and What Comes Next
The new season of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" will be the last on MTV. The castmates said it's only a matter of time before it returns somehow.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

The Sun Sets on ‘Jersey Shore.' For Now, Anyway.
The new season of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" will be the last on MTV. The castmates said it's only a matter of time before it returns somehow.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Is It an Art Gallery? A Museum? A Theater? A Dream?
The Ministry of Awe, a new immersive experience in a former bank in Philadelphia, aims to help locate the wondrous in the everyday.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

‘The Sheep Detectives' Review: A Murder Most Fleecy
A flock of sheep and Hugh Jackman star in a delightful Agatha Christie-style mystery set in an English village.

NYTimes Arts
May 07, 2026

Late Night Isn't Buying Trump's New ‘Skirmish' in Iran
After Trump used the terms "miniwar" and "excursion" to describe the conflict in Iran, Jimmy Kimmel predicted that the president would next call the war "a tiff. It will be a $200 billion tiff."

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

‘The Book of Mormon' Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire
The long-running musical, one of Broadway's biggest hits, will be closed through at least May 17 after an electrical fire in its lighting booth.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

George Herms Dies at 90; Turned Castoff Objects Into Art
One of the last Beat Generation artists, he embraced the messiness of everyday life, making collages and assemblages from rusty junk and decaying objects.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day
Buried treasure, birds on the move and secret library access.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

‘The Other Bennet Sister' Celebrates Jane Austen's Awkward, Lovable Middle Sister
Revisiting "Pride and Prejudice" from Mary Bennet's point of view, "The Other Bennet Sister" from BritBox offers a different type of onscreen heroine.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

Revenge, Served Two Ways: Cold in ‘Othello' and Lukewarm in ‘Hamlet'
Shakespeare's brooding prince comes off as bored at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. But Bedlam's lean production of "Othello" is positively thrilling.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

TV Shows Are Changing How Menopause Is Portrayed Onscreen
Sitcoms have long treated menopause as a punchline, but newer series like "Your Friends & Neighbors" and "Riot Women" depict it as a matter-of-fact part of women's lives.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

Khaled Sabsabi's Rocky Road From Australia to the Biennale
The Lebanese-Australian artist almost lost his Venice Biennale commission after he was accused of supporting terrorism. Reinstated, he is arriving in Venice showing not one but two works.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

‘Serial Mom': The Mother's Day Movie for Our Times
In this parody of the true crime genre, a mother with murderous tendencies reflects on the hard work and thankless sacrifices that go into parenting.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

In ‘Rocky Horror,' Luke Evans Finds His Ballad of Sexual Liberation
What does it take to play Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show" on Broadway? Fishnets, five-inch heels, and an endless supply of glitter.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada' Then and Now: Why It Hits Differently
The film's portrait of the work lives of a young journalist and a top editor holds lessons for us. It's just that the lessons have changed with time.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

Towa Bird Can Shred With the Pop Stars and the Riot Grrrls
The 27-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist got her start on TikTok in 2020. Now she's releasing "Gentleman," her second LP of confident, clever rock songs.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

‘Fill the Stage!' Tiler Peck Says It's Time for Ballet to Go Big
For her second commission at New York City Ballet, the principal dancer is leveling up. "Symphonie Espagnole," with a nod to the company's Balanchine heritage, has a cast of 40.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

Epic Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books for Adults
The best-selling author Fonda Lee recommends fantasy and science fiction novels with older, wiser, absolutely epic heroes.

NYTimes Arts
May 06, 2026

Late Night Cringes at Trump's Chatter in Front of Children
"How are you talking about nuclear war in front of children?" Desi Lydic asked after the president discussed the Iran conflict in a room full of students on Tuesday.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Kid Cudi Fires M.I.A. From Tour After Onstage Comments About Immigrants
M.I.A. made the comments at a concert in Dallas, drawing boos from the audience and criticism online.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

A Loft with Past Lives Gets an Owner Making a New One
How Jessica Helfand, an artist, started a new chapter in an industrial building.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Donlyn Lyndon, Last Surviving Creator of the Sea Ranch, Dies at 90
With his classmates Charles Moore, William Turnbull Jr. and Richard Whitaker, he designed an icon of modern architecture on a windswept bluff in Northern California.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

María Nieves Rego, Who Helped Spark a Tango Renaissance, Dies at 91
With her dance partner and onetime husband, Juan Carlos Copes, she reinvented tango for a global stage, including in the hit stage show "Tango Argentino."

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

6 Stellar All-Female Country Duets
Hear Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert making peace on the record, and more outstanding collaborations between women in Nashville.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

For Michael Tilson Thomas's Legacy, Look at Young Musicians
Thomas, the beloved mentor and conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, recently died. He offered a road map for a 21st-century career in music.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale
On Tuesday, Russia opened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine's own exhibit is just a stone's throw.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Was It Art? Was It Fashion? Was It Good?
Guests at the Met Gala had different interpretations of the night's dress code.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque' Shines
Lea Michele, Adrien Brody and other boldface names were left out, while June Squibb, André De Shields and Layton Williams as an iceberg were among the surprises.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

He Left the Berlin Philharmonic to Find His Voice. He Found a World Stage.
The viola player Brett Dean took a risk that paid off when he left the orchestra to become a full-time composer.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks
Models, designers, D.J.s and performers kept the night going into the early morning.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here's who made the list.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg
The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors' copyrights.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Venice Biennale: In Photos and Video
Scenes from the highly anticipated art event.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

New Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!' and ‘Lost Boys' Lead List of Tony Nominees
The nominated performers include the film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville Pick Up Tony Nominations
The first batch of nominees included best new musical: "The Lost Boys," "Titaníque," "Schmigadoon!" and "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" were selected.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Tony Awards Nominations 2026: Updating List
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday. Here's the updating list.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Goes Away, What Do We Lose?
Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert's program, there was a lot at stake.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

David Letterman Reflects on ‘The Late Show' and Has Harsh Words for New CBS Owners
He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program's former host has harsh words for the network.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Why Lauren Halsey Has Collected More Than 2,000 Black Figurines
Lauren Halsey's porcelain Black statuettes, collected over two decades, depict people singing in church, playing in the park and other scenes of everyday life.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion
The African Art in Venice Forum is continuing its mission of addressing the continent's artistic needs, even as it mourns the loss of Koyo Kouoh, a key supporter.

NYTimes Arts
May 05, 2026

Late Night Laments Losing Spirit Airlines as a Punchline
The budget carrier announced that "‘all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available,' which, coincidentally, was also Spirit's motto," Stephen Colbert said.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Kennedy Center Ticketing Union Files Labor Charge Over Layoffs
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees challenged the terminations in a complaint to the National Labor Relations Board.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

The Books That Won the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes
"We the People," by Jill Lepore, won the history prize, and Daniel Kraus received the fiction prize for "Angel Down."

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Gabriela Lena Frank's ‘Picaflor' Wins Pulitzer for Music
Gabriela Lena Frank's "Picaflor: A Future Myth," premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra, has won the prestigious award for music.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us' Lawsuit
Ms. Lively had accused Mr. Baldoni of waging a smear campaign against her after she complained of harassment when making a film together. He had denied her accusation.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

‘Liberation,' a Memory Play About '70s Feminism, Wins Drama Pulitzer
The prize board called the playwright Bess Wohl's work "a striking blend of comedy and sincerity."

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Pulitzer Prizes 2026: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists
"We the People," by Jill Lepore, won the history prize, and Daniel Kraus received the fiction prize for "Angel Down."

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Review: Out, Damned Patriarchy! A Revisionist Ballet ‘Macbeth'
In Akram Khan's new full-length work for Danish National Ballet, Lady Macbeth is a pure-intentioned heroine.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Electrical Fire at Broadway Theater Closes ‘Book of Mormon' Indefinitely
The New York Fire Department said there was "substantial damage" to a room containing lighting equipment at the Eugene O'Neill Theater in Manhattan.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Streisand, LuPone, Holliday, Menzel: Broadway's Biggest Voices
Lea Michele, Christine Ebersole, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Lambert and 10 others reflect on their favorite belters.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

Venice Showcases an Array of Global Art Stars During the Biennale
Marina Abramovic, Lorna Simpson, Arthur Jafa, Richard Prince and Peggy Guggenheim are among those being featured at museums and foundations during this year's international art exhibition.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

A Dutch Art Studio Lights Up Venice's Grand Canal
Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta of Studio Drift have brought their kinetic light sculptures outdoors at the Venice Biennale.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

For the Painter Michael Armitage, Art Comes With a ‘Sense of Responsibility'
The Kenyan British artist Michael Armitage, who is showing his paintings and studies in Venice, reflects on his Kenyan roots and his recent move to Indonesia.

NYTimes Arts
May 04, 2026

At 90, the Korean artist Lee Ufan Finds Energy in His Art
The Korean artist Lee Ufan continues to work every day, and has three exhibitions on the horizon, including a display of his pivotal paintings at the Venice Biennale.

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