Museums are exploring innovative display techniques and facing critical security challenges following recent high-profile heists, while also remembering the passing of unique artist Paul Waldman and showcasing dynamic Pop Art exhibitions at institutions like the Guggenheim.

• Wisconsin’s Chazen Museum of Art Explores New Ways to Display Its Collection — New York Times Arts -
• After the Heists: Securing Museums Without Closing Them Off — New York Times Arts -
• Paul Waldman, Creator and Curator of Art Museum for Birds, Dies at 89 — New York Times Arts -

• At the Guggenheim, Pop Art Engages With Art of the Present — New York Times Arts -

Charlize Theron discusses the profound impact of violence on her life and career, television shows provide dramatic portrayals of theater life, and films are recognized for their memorable plant life, while Jason Chambers' leadership on 'Below Deck' gains attention.

• ‘The Interview’: Violence Shaped Charlize Theron. It Doesn’t Define Her. — New York Times Movies -
• How TV Series Like ‘Smash’ and ‘American Classic’ Portray Theater Is Quite a Drama — New York Times Arts -
• Flowery Films Whose Plant Life Lingers in the Mind — New York Times Movies -

• How Jason Chambers Runs a Tight Ship on ‘Below Deck’ — New York Times Arts -

Thousands of historical concert recordings are being digitized in Chicago, director Luca Guadagnino seeks to free a controversial opera from polemics, and new tracks from Lana Del Rey alongside a look back at Prince's legacy are generating buzz this week.

• A Chicago Man’s 10,000 Concerts on Tape Are Becoming Digital History — New York Times Arts -
• Luca Guadagnino Wants a Difficult Opera to Break Free of Polemics — New York Times Arts -
• Lana Del Rey, Prince: 10 Songs We’re Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -

Milan Design Week showcases groundbreaking culinary innovation with 3D-printed pasta and honors the acclaimed British design team Barber Osgerby for their contributions to the field.

• At Milan Design Week, Noodling Around With an Italian Classic — New York Times Arts -
• Barber Osgerby, a British Design Team, Is Honored in Milan — New York Times Arts -

The video game 'Pragmata' receives a review noting its lack of emotional depth, while Gal Beckerman's new book, 'How to Be a Dissident,' is reviewed for its inspiring lessons.

• Pragmata Is a ‘Sad Dad’ Game Without the Emotional Bond — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘How to Be a Dissident,’ by Gal Beckerman — New York Times Books -