Milan Design Week showcases collaborative works, innovative seating, and vintage revivals, while American museums explore the nation's heritage, designers consider birdhouses, and political concerns arise for the U.S. presence at the Venice Biennale.

• An L.A. Artist Devoted to the Process of Paint — New York Times Arts -
• The Next Frontier in Design? The Humble Birdhouse. — New York Times Arts -
• Group Efforts Succeed During Milan Design Week — New York Times Arts -

• With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’? — New York Times Arts -
• At Milan Design Week, Function and Form Take on New Meanings — New York Times Arts -
• Vintage Designs Take on New Lives at Milan Design Week — New York Times Arts -
• At Milan Design Week, Creative Seating Brings Fresh Ideas to the Table — New York Times Arts -
• U.S. Museums Reach Deep into America’s Past — New York Times Arts -

New film reviews highlight Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a thriller and actor Robert Aramayo's method acting, while TV recommendations include 'Half Man' and cannabis series, and classic cinema like 'Reefer Madness' is revisited.

• Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a Spooky, Tangled Thriller — New York Times Arts -
• Flowery Films Whose Plant Life Lingers in the Mind — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Half Man,’ and 5 More Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -

• To Play a Man With Tourette’s, He Swapped the Script for Real Life — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Reefer Madness,’ the P.S.A. That Backfired Spectacularly — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Comeback’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: No Captain — New York Times Arts -

The literary world celebrates the recovery of John Keats' stolen letters and new book reviews for Solvej Balle's 'Volume IV', Sara Wheeler's Jan Morris biography, and Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir, alongside a retrospective on 'A River Runs Through It'.

• Stolen Letters That John Keats Sent to His Beloved Are Found — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘On the Calculation of Volume IV,’ by Solvej Balle — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Jan Morris: A Life,’ by Sara Wheeler — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin — New York Times Books -
• Could ‘A River Runs Through It’ Have Been a Hit Today? — New York Times Arts -

The entertainment world mourns the passing of actor Patrick Muldoon, country music legend Don Schlitz, Gaelic pop pioneer Moya Brennan, and rap trailblazer Gwendolyn Chisolm.

• Patrick Muldoon, Actor on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place,’ Dies at 57 — New York Times Arts -
• Don Schlitz, Prolific Writer of Country Music Hits, Dies at 73 — New York Times Music -
• Moya Brennan, Whose Gaelic Pop Band Won Worldwide Fame, Dies at 73 — New York Times Music -

• Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66 — New York Times Arts -

Upcoming cultural events include the Met Gala 2026 details and the New York City Ballet's spring season, while the Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its 100th anniversary and 'Fallen Angels' receives a positive theater review.

• Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara Seduce in ‘Fallen Angels’ — New York Times Arts -
• A Dance Party for Martha Graham With Ariana DeBose and Padma Lakshmi — New York Times Arts -
• Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More — New York Times Arts -

• New York City Ballet’s Spring Season: Dancers to Watch — New York Times Arts -

Coachella continues to dominate as a pop spectacle and fashion event, featuring surprise guests and notable style, while pianist András Schiff announces his return to Hungary following political changes.

• With Orban Out, the Pianist András Schiff Plans a Return to Hungary — New York Times Arts -
• How Coachella Became a Pop Spectacle With Surprise Guests Like Madonna and Olivia Rodrigo — New York Times Arts -
• 13 Best Coachella 2026 Looks: Justin Bieber, Madonna, Billie Eilish and More — New York Times Music -