The Whitney Museum's 'Sixties Surreal' exhibition offers a glimpse into a complex era, while a timely list provides 9 art shows to see before they close this winter, featuring diverse collections from Monet to Black Broadway.

• Turn On, Tune In … Cop Out? ‘Sixties Surreal’ Teases at the Whitney. — New York Times Arts -
• 9 Art Shows to See Before They Close This Winter — New York Times Arts -

The literary community mourns the passing of Robert Lindsey, acclaimed reporter and ghostwriter, while authors like Jeff Kinney share insights learned from a book in 2025.

• Robert Lindsey, Times Reporter and Reagan Ghostwriter, Dies at 90 — New York Times Arts -
• Jeff Kinney and Other Authors on What They Learned From a Book in 2025 — New York Times Books -

A deep dive into K-Pop in 2025 explores the genre's global impact through phenomena like 'KPop Demon Hunters' and the legal challenges faced by promising acts like NewJeans.

• K-Pop in 2025: What ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and NewJeans Tell Us About the Genre — New York Times Arts -

As the year draws to a close, New Yorkers are offered 43 fun things to do on New Year's Eve, ranging from elegant parties to unique movie double features.

• 43 Fun Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in N.Y.C. — New York Times Arts -