Recent developments include a conservation plan protecting Georgia O'Keeffe vistas, the Turner Prize awarded to Nnena Kalu, and discussions around the repatriation of Benin Bronzes, alongside MoMA PS1's free admission and the integration of art in Waymo's branding.

• Vistas Painted by Georgia O’Keeffe Protected by Conservation Plan — New York Times Arts -
• Turner Prize Goes to Nnena Kalu, Sculpture Artist With a Learning Disability — New York Times Arts -
• These Looted Benin Bronzes Are Home. What Now? — New York Times Arts -

• MoMA PS1 Will Be Free for Everyone, Not Just New Yorkers — New York Times Arts -
• How Art Is Driving Waymo’s Feel-Good Branding — New York Times Arts -
• My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Tokyo — New York Times Arts -
• How Art Is Driving Waymo’s Feel-Good Branding — New York Times Arts -
• My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Tokyo — New York Times Arts -
• All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped — New York Times Arts -

The music world sees both tragedy and innovation with the death of opera singer Jubilant Sykes and Mavericks frontman Raul Malo, while Timbaland introduces an A.I. pop singer, and critics share their favorite film scores and best classical performances of 2025.

• Jubilant Sykes, Celebrated Opera Singer, Is Stabbed to Death — New York Times Arts -
• My 5 Favorite Film Scores of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Best Classical Performances of 2025 — New York Times Arts -

• Raul Malo, Frontman of the Mavericks, Dies at 60 — New York Times Arts -
• Timbaland’s Latest Protégée Is an A.I. Pop Singer — New York Times Arts -

The literary scene features reviews for 'Cape Fever' and 'The Sea Captain's Wife', a recommendation for the children's book 'George and Martha', and a list of the best romance books of 2025, mourning the passing of writer DéLana R.A. Dameron.

• Book Review: ‘Cape Fever,’ by Nadia Davids — New York Times Arts -
• DéLana R.A. Dameron, Writer of the Black South, Dies at 40 — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife,’ by Tilar J. Mazzeo — New York Times Books -

• The Illustrated Children’s Book I’ll Never Stop Recommending to Adults — New York Times Books -
• The Best Romance Books of 2025 — New York Times Books -
• The Best Romance Books of 2025 — New York Times Books -

Highlights include exploring interactive phone numbers in TV shows, a ranking of new holiday specials, lessons streaming TV can learn from 'Mad Men', and **YouTube success with 'Alan’s Universe', alongside late-night commentary on political satire**.

• When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere — New York Times Arts -
• Ranking New Holiday Specials From ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Fraggle Rock’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• What Streaming TV Could Learn from ‘Mad Men’ — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Alan’s Universe’ Shows What It Might Look Like to Win at YouTube — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Sees Through Trump’s ‘Appease Prize’ — New York Times Arts -

The theater world notes the release of playwright Jeremy O. Harris from custody in Japan and a review of 'Marjorie Prime', a production exploring themes of AI and grief.

• Jeremy O. Harris Is Released From Custody in Japan — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Marjorie Prime’ Review: A.I. Gave Her Back Her Husband. Was It Worth It? — New York Times Arts -

Gamers are presented with a curated list of the top 10 video games of 2025, showcasing the year's most impactful and resonating titles.

• Top 10 Video Games of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Top 10 Video Games of 2025 — New York Times Arts -