The Cathedral of Joy: Scenes, art news, and fall guides
The Cathedral of Joy frames a week of art news, from museum labor actions to fall shows and features, plus guides for NYC, Chicago, and DC.
Gates Foundation AI education plan draws teacher caution
The Gates Foundation will direct $400 million to schools as part of a larger AI push. Educators support targeted help but caution on training, equity, and outcomes.
Elizabeth Holmes meme gets an art-world spin
Elizabeth Holmes meme finds new life in the art world as NYC museum workers authorize a strike and The Met breaks ground on a new wing.
25 years since 9/11 marked with tributes and reflection
Commemorations for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks were held in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania, honoring nearly 3,000 victims.
Standing in the Shadow of No Towers: A witness’s account
Standing in the Shadow of No Towers recounts a New Yorker’s experience on 9/11 and the aftermath for South Asian and Muslim communities as fear and suspicion grew.
John Galliano Met exhibition withdrawn amid backlash
John Galliano’s planned Met exhibition is withdrawn after donor and public pressure over his past remarks, plus more leading developments across the arts.
‘Snoopy in Style NYC’ spotlights beagle’s fashion legacy
Snoopy in Style NYC, a free Manhattan exhibition, traces the Peanuts icon’s influence on art, fashion, and branding with designer dolls and historic artifacts.
Native history of NYC oysters anchors new art reflection
Native history of NYC oysters frames an installation on Governors Island, while a rare Homer papyrus goes on view at The Met and museums announce fall shows.
Olivia Rodrigo secret show delivers riffs and pop precision
At a last-minute Brooklyn date, the Olivia Rodrigo secret show at Warsaw delivered a taut, hour-long set that put her new album front and center.
LeBron James helicopter commute considered as Sixers star weighs NYC
LeBron James is weighing a New York base with a helicopter commute to Philadelphia after signing with the 76ers, a move that raises tax and NYC policy questions.
MOCA Chinatown jail grant sparks protests at stormy town hall
MOCA’s $35 million Chinatown jail grant drew protests as museum leaders defended the funding at a Lower East Side town hall and opponents called it “jail money.”