Across the nation, new museum openings and innovative exhibitions are making headlines, from the reimagined Fisher Collection at SFMOMA and the expansion of Atlanta's leading museums to a new contemporary art space in Indianapolis featuring a DJ and a floating LACMA in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Museum of Art explores the meaning of monuments with a Rocky statue exhibit, and other institutions like the American Museum of Natural History and the MFA Boston are celebrating fossil hunters and their 50 years of "Art in Bloom," while the Somali Museum of Minnesota offers a vital community respite and London's art scene continues to renew itself.

• San Francisco’s Modern Art Museum Reimagines the Fisher Collection — New York Times Arts -
• The Museums That Helped Power Atlanta’s Rise Are Still Pushing Ahead — New York Times Arts -
• A New Exhibition at New York’s Natural History Museum Honors Fossil Hunters — New York Times Arts -

• In Indianapolis, a New Contemporary Art Museum Comes With a D.J. — New York Times Arts -
• Why Does the “Rocky” Statue Draw Crowds? This Show Investigates. — New York Times Arts -
• Daring and Dazzling, a New LACMA Floats Above Los Angeles — New York Times Arts -
• At a Difficult Time, a Minnesota Museum Offers Respite to Somalis — New York Times Arts -
• The Benefactor of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation Curates Its Collection — New York Times Arts -
• My 5 Favorite Places for Art in London — New York Times Arts -
• M.F.A. Boston Celebrates 50 Years of Flowers and Art — New York Times Arts -

Prominent new book releases and critical reviews feature heavily today, with Lena Dunham discussing her new memoir 'Famesick' and reflecting on her public perception, while other notable reviews cover Nelio Biedermann's multigenerational novel 'Lázár', Solvej Balle's cult hit 'On the Calculation of Volume IV', Maria Semple's 'Go Gentle', Melvin Patrick Ely's 'A Terrible Intimacy', and biographies on RFK Jr. and a history of the Korean Kim family dynasty, alongside an analysis of Dylan and Beatles influence in Jim Windolf's 'Where the Music Had to Go' and Jay McInerney's 'See You on the Other Side'.

• Lena Dunham Is Still Trying to Figure Out Why People Hated Her So Much — New York Times Books -
• In ‘Famesick,’ Lena Dunham Diagnoses Celebrity, Illness and Herself — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Lázár,’ by Nelio Biedermann — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘On the Calculation of Volume IV,’ by Solvej Balle — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Go Gentle,’ by Maria Semple — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘A Terrible Intimacy,’ by Melvin Patrick Ely — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘RFK Jr.,’ by Isabel Vincent — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Korean Messiah,’ by Jonathan Cheng — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Where the Music Had to Go,’ by Jim Windolf — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘See You on the Other Side,’ by Jay McInerney — New York Times Books -

The music world sees diverse developments, from the announcement of **Oasis, Phil Collins, and Sade joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to explorations of what American orchestras need in a conductor and a spotlight on Sofia Isella's poetic, feminist dark pop. Additionally, cloud-rap gems are highlighted, and lunar-themed songs** are curated for the Artemis crew.

• Moon Rocks! 9 Lunar Songs for the Artemis Crew — New York Times Arts -
• What Does an American Orchestra Need in a Conductor? — New York Times Arts -
• 9 Ethereal, Emotional, Chaotic and Goofy Cloud-Rap Gems — New York Times Music -

• Sofia Isella’s Dark Pop Is Poetic, Feminist and Right on Time — New York Times Arts -
• Oasis, Phil Collins and Sade to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — New York Times Arts -

From biopics striving to restore images like the new film about Michael Jackson to independent journalism celebrated in a film about Amy Goodman, the world of screen and audio content is buzzing, including a look at making a medieval film on a shoestring budget and NPR's 'Planet Money' expanding into books, games, and records. Late-night television also weighed in on the President vs. Pope debate.

• In This Film About Amy Goodman, Independent Journalism Is the Real Star — New York Times Movies -
• Can ‘Michael’ Help Restore Jackson’s Image? His Estate Is Banking on It. — New York Times Arts -
• How Do You Make a Medieval Film on a Shoestring Budget? — New York Times Movies -

• ‘Planet Money’ Is Now a Book. And a Game. And a Record Label. — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Takes Sides in the President vs. the Pope — New York Times Arts -

On stage, Broadway's 'Death of a Salesman' with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf is hailed as perfect for our time, while Daniel Radcliffe's interactive show 'Every Brilliant Thing' offers unique audience participation, and the Met Opera's 'Innocence' impresses with its backstage magic. Furthermore, the School of American Ballet is prioritizing student wellness with a new health center.

• ‘Death of a Salesman,’ With Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, Is Perfect for Our Time — New York Times Movies -
• A New Focus on Wellness for Students at the School of American Ballet — New York Times Arts -
• Want to Star Opposite Daniel Radcliffe? At ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ You Have a Chance. — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Innocence’ at the Met Opera Transforms With Backstage Magic — New York Times Arts -

Important cultural landmarks and institutions are in the spotlight, with Route 66 celebrating its centennial as a "linear museum," and the American Library Association reaching a settlement with the Trump Administration over threats to library funding.

• Threats to Library Funding End With Settlement by Trump Administration — New York Times Arts -
• Route 66, a ‘Linear Museum Stretched Across Eight States,’ Turns 100 — New York Times Arts -