The art world saw discussions on Marcel Duchamp's enduring influence and the history of his iconic 'Fountain' sculpture, protests over the Frida Kahlo trove's move to Spain, Europe's museums confronting human remains in their collections, an immersion into Nathan Farb's photographic work, and a look at the restoration of Paris's Catacombs, alongside the passing of lighting designer Carol Mullins.

• Nathan Farb’s Roving Lens — New York Times Arts -
• Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It. — New York Times Arts -
• Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain — New York Times Arts -

• Carol Mullins, Who Illuminated Dance for Decades, Dies at 86 — New York Times Arts -
• Europe’s Museums Confront the (Literal) Skeletons in Their Closets — New York Times Arts -
• How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists — New York Times Arts -
• A Brief History of 4 Urinals — New York Times Arts -
• In Paris’s Catacombs, Can a Restoration Breathe New Life Into City’s Dead? — New York Times Arts -

Notable news includes Bill Ackman's bid for Universal Music Group, the shooting of rapper Offset, the cancellation of Wireless Festival due to Kanye West's UK entry denial, antitrust issues surrounding Live Nation concert venues, an exploration of Bach's underrated music, Melvin Gibbs explaining how Black music took over the world, cloud-rap gems, and obituaries for Joe Conzo Sr., guardian of Tito Puente's legacy.

• Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group — New York Times Arts -
• Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino — New York Times Music -
• Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente’s Legacy, Dies at 83 — New York Times Music -

• 9 Ethereal, Emotional, Chaotic and Goofy Cloud-Rap Gems — New York Times Music -
• Irvine Wanted a New Concert Venue. But Not on Live Nation’s Terms. — New York Times Music -
• Wireless Festival Canceled After U.K. Blocks Kanye West From Entering Country — New York Times Music -
• Is This Bach’s Most Underrated Music? — New York Times Music -
• How Did Black Music Take Over the World? Let Melvin Gibbs Explain. — New York Times Music -

Broadway features 'Rocky Horror Show' grappling with fan participation and a review of 'Becky Shaw', while the Met Opera staged **Kaija Saariaho’s 'Innocence' tackling school shootings, a high-end magic palace opened in Chicago, the Justice Department resolved an investigation into a Broadway touring company, and 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' performed live** from the New York Times office.

• At Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show,’ Fan Participation Is Tricky — New York Times Movies -
• Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears — New York Times Arts -
• Review: ‘Innocence’ Tackles School Shootings at the Met Opera — New York Times Music -

• ‘Becky Shaw’ Review: Funny vs. Likable? Funny Wins. — New York Times Arts -
• Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation — New York Times Arts -
• “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” Live From the New York Times Office — New York Times Arts -

Headlines covered the dueling court petitions of reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, a recap of 'The Pitt' Season 2 Episode 13, Netflix exploring a buzzy chess cheating scandal in its 'Untold' series, Stephen Colbert mocking Trump's post threatening Iran, and analyzing trends in sports stats and 'Wheel of Fortune' puzzles.

• Taylor Frankie Paul Files Competing Court Petition Against Dakota Mortensen — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 13 Recap: Should He Stay or Should He Go? — New York Times Arts -
• Netflix Explores a Buzzy Chess Cheating Scandal — New York Times Arts -

• Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzles — New York Times Music -
• Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump’s Expletive-Filled Post Threatening Iran — New York Times Arts -

This category provided reviews for several new releases, including Evelyn Clarke's mystery 'The Ending Writes Itself', Agnieszka Szpila's distinctive 'Hexes of the Deadwood Forest', Emma Straub's latest novel 'American Fantasy', and the return of Hugo Pratt's graphic novel 'Corto Maltese'.

• Book Review: ‘The Ending Writes Itself,’ by Evelyn Clarke — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Hexes of the Deadwood Forest,’ by Agnieszka Szpila — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘American Fantasy,’ by Emma Straub — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Corto Maltese,’ by Hugo Pratt — New York Times Books -