Britain's National Gallery is expanding its collection to 20th-century works, while Sotheby's is forming an alliance with an ascendant art fair, alongside new exhibitions like '60s art beyond Pop Art at the Whitney Museum and Kara Walker's deconstruction of a statue.

• Britain’s National Gallery Expands Collection to 20th-Century Works — New York Times Arts -
• Sally Mann, in Her Golden Hour, Faces Fresh Culture Wars — New York Times Arts -
• Parody, Punk and ‘Terrorist Drag’: Inside the World of Vaginal Davis — New York Times Arts -

• Roll Over, Warhol: Taking the ’60s Beyond Pop Art — New York Times Arts -
• Sotheby’s Strikes Alliance With Ascendant Art Fair — New York Times Arts -
• Kara Walker Deconstructs a Statue, and a Myth — New York Times Arts -

New book releases include Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir on obsessive relationships, a Heritage Foundation constitutional analysis, and reviews for John Boyne's 'The Elements', Dan Brown's 'The Secret of Secrets', and Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law'.

• ‘Sex and Love Addiction’ Isn’t a Diagnosis, but It Can Be Debilitating — New York Times Books -
• In New Book, Think Tank Behind Project 2025 Takes On the Constitution — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Elements,’ by John Boyne — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘The Secret of Secrets,’ by Dan Brown — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Listening to the Law,’ by Amy Coney Barrett — New York Times Books -

The entertainment and cultural worlds mourn the passing of Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig, Cuban Sandwich historian Andrew Huse, Staten Island heritage champion Barnett Shepherd, and acclaimed conductor Christoph von Dohnanyi.

• Stuart Craig, Who Designed the Movie World of Harry Potter, Dies at 83 — New York Times Movies -
• Andrew Huse, Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52 — New York Times Books -
• Barnett Shepherd, Champion of Staten Island’s Heritage, Dies at 87 — New York Times Books -

• Christoph von Dohnanyi, Conductor With a World of Admirers, Dies at 95 — New York Times Music -

Reservoir Media acquired the Miles Davis catalog ahead of his centennial, as discussions arise about the song of the summer, and artist profiles spotlight Sombr's pop fandom and Lucrecia Dalt's experimental sound.

• Was There a Song of This Summer? — New York Times Music -
• Sombr Loves Women (and They Love Him Back), Haters Be Damned — New York Times Music -
• Miles Davis Catalog Sells to Reservoir Media, a Small but Savvy Player — New York Times Music -

• Life Can Be Brutal. Lucrecia Dalt’s Music Makes Its Own Reality. — New York Times Music -

The Venice Film Festival showcased its best red carpet looks and a documentary on Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola's friendship, while **'Mussolini: Son of the Century' arrives for U.S. viewers and late-night hosts** humorously react to political changes.

• In ‘Mussolini: Son of the Century,’ Somebody Wants to ‘Make Italy Great Again’ — New York Times Arts -
• Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola’s Very Stylish Friendship — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Misses the Defense Department Already — New York Times Arts -

• Best Red Carpet Looks at the Venice Film Festival: Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri & More — New York Times Movies -

An arrest warrant was issued for a wealthy collector accused of knowingly purchasing a looted 'Nude Emperor' bronze from Turkey.

• Arrest Warrant Says Buyer of ‘Nude Emperor’ Bronze Knew It Was Looted — New York Times Arts -
• Arrest Warrant Says Buyer of ‘Nude Emperor’ Bronze Knew It Was Looted — New York Times Arts -

Fall dance performances and festivals are highlighted, featuring a new Brooklyn festival and the return of Twyla Tharp's 'Push Comes to Shove'.

• Dance Performances and Festivals to See This Fall — New York Times Arts -