The arts community mourns the passing of renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman, German artist Henrike Naumann, and Nashville music giant Jerry Kennedy.

• Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies — New York Times Arts -
• Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41 — New York Times Arts -
• Jerry Kennedy, Who Helped Define Music in Nashville, Dies at 85 — New York Times Music -

Recent headlines explore **how ‘Wonder Man’ could reshape the Marvel franchise, offer a recap of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, highlight Rosamund Pike's streaming theater options, and list this week’s top TV watches including ‘Star Search’**.

• How ‘Wonder Man’ Can Reshape the Marvel Franchise — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap: ‘Get Up!’ — New York Times Arts -
• Rosamund Pike in ‘Inter Alia’ and More Theater to Stream — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Star Search,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -

The film industry is abuzz with concerns over an A.I. video featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, while also celebrating the **30th anniversary of ‘Muppet Treasure Island’**.

• Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ at 30: Tim Curry on His Pirate Role — New York Times Arts -

News includes preparations for Lunar New Year dancing lions, a major ticket scam at the Louvre Museum, and an exhibition shedding light on Roma artist Ceija Stojka.

• Making the Dancing Lions for Lunar New York Celebrations — New York Times Arts -
• Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say — New York Times Arts -
• Shedding Light on a Roma Artist, and the Fate of Her People — New York Times Arts -

Current reviews cover the **‘Tragedy of Coriolanus’ in Brooklyn and spotlight André De Shields and Junior LaBeija teaming up for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’**.

• ‘Tragedy of Coriolanus’ Swerves Off Course in Brooklyn — New York Times Arts -
• André De Shields and Junior LaBeija Team Up for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ — New York Times Arts -

New publications include George W. Bush's presidential tribute essay, **Namwali Serpell’s study ‘On Morrison’, and Mark Haddon’s memoir ‘Leaving Home’**.

• From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘On Morrison,’ by Namwali Serpell — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Leaving Home: A Memoir in Full Color,’ by Mark Haddon — New York Times Books -

The classical scene sees **Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Innocence’ head to the Met Opera, alongside an exploration of musical variations and creativity**.

• Kaija Saariaho’s Masterpiece ‘Innocence’ Heads to Met Opera — New York Times Arts -
• What Can Musical Variations Teach Us About Creativity? — New York Times Arts -

**Eurasia Group’s ‘Puppet Regime’ Instagram show** is engaging in political satire using puppets.

• Who’s Pulling the Strings on the World Stage? Ask the Puppets. — New York Times Arts -