Art exhibitions exploring hypermasculinity, major art fair showcasing couture as art, efforts to address Nazi-looted art, significant museum donations, new museum director appointments, features on process-focused artists, restoration of historical murals, and touring contemporary art collections highlight the dynamic and evolving visual arts scene.

• Imagining the Manosphere as a Kinder, Gentler Place — New York Times Arts -
• The Nerve Center of This Art Fair Isn’t Painting. It’s Couture. — New York Times Arts -
• Dutch Panel Designs Plan to Deal With ‘Orphaned’ Nazi-Looted Art — New York Times Arts -

• With $116 Million Gift, National Gallery Will Send Its Art Around Nation — New York Times Arts -
• Smithsonian American Art Museum Names a New Director — New York Times Arts -
• An L.A. Artist Devoted to the Process of Paint — New York Times Arts -
• A Mural by the Painter of ‘American Gothic’ Gets New Life — New York Times Arts -
• The Haas Brothers’ Creative Creations Are on Tour — New York Times Arts -

Documentaries offering insights into iconic TV producers, reviews of new streaming series from acclaimed creators, red carpet fashion from highly anticipated movie sequels, major casting announcements for returning superhero roles, and late-night comedic takes on political figures reflect the vibrant and varied landscape of film and television entertainment.

• 4 Takeaways From ‘Lorne,’ the Movie About Lorne Michaels and ‘S.N.L.’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Half Man’ Review: Richard Gadd’s Bloody ‘Baby Reindeer’ Follow-Up — New York Times Arts -
• How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Red Carpet Looks Came Together — New York Times Movies -

• Krysten Ritter Returns as Jessica Jones in “Daredevil: Born Again” — New York Times Arts -
• Michael Kosta Introduces Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer — New York Times Arts -

Metropolitan Opera productions receiving critical reviews, new theatrical comedies exploring neighborly dynamics, Royal Shakespeare Company revivals offering timely political commentary, features on unique and emerging operatic voices, and Broadway musical adaptations charming audiences underscore the vitality and diversity of live performing arts.

• Review: At the Met, a Polished and Polite ‘Onegin’ Returns — New York Times Arts -
• Review: In ‘The Balusters,’ Neighborly Dysfunction Is on the Agenda — New York Times Arts -
• Clowning Around With Fascists, in ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ — New York Times Arts -

• Vilma Jää’s Voice Is Unlike Anything in Opera — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Schmigadoon!’ Review: Oh, What a Beautiful Sendup — New York Times Music -

The entertainment world mourns the losses of actress Joy Harmon, known for her iconic role in 'Cool Hand Luke', renowned French actress Nathalie Baye, and musician Dave Mason, a co-founder of Traffic and celebrated songwriter.

• Joy Harmon, Car-Washing Temptress in ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -
• Nathalie Baye, Versatile and Admired French Actress, Dies at 77 — New York Times Arts -
• Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79 — New York Times Arts -

Art installations delivering lessons on climate change, artists using sound and visual elements to raise environmental awareness, and biennales designed to contrast ecological chaos with hope demonstrate a growing and impactful trend of integrating environmental themes into artistic expression.

• An Installation in Nature has Climate Lessons for Humans — New York Times Arts -
• Olafur Eliasson Uses Art and Sound to Raise Climate Awareness in Utah — New York Times Arts -
• The Vienna Climate Biennale Contrasts Chaos with Hope — New York Times Arts -

Africa's premier dance school grappling with an uncertain future and a celebrity-studded dance party celebrating a centennial dance company highlight both the challenges and enduring legacies within the world of music and dance institutions.

• École des Sables, Africa’s Premier Dance School, Faces a Precarious Future — New York Times Arts -
• A Dance Party for Martha Graham With Ariana DeBose and Padma Lakshmi — New York Times Music -

Recent literary critiques delve into a comprehensive historical narrative refreshed with diverse voices and a critical examination of a nation's foundational journey and its subsequent challenges.

• Book Review: ‘This Vast Enterprise,’ by Craig Fehrman. — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Israel: What Went Wrong?,’ by Omer Bartov — New York Times Books -

Curated lists of delightful additions for daily life and eco-resorts aiming to foster sustainability through creativity offer insights into broader cultural trends and lifestyle choices.

• The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day — New York Times Arts -
• In Central Java, an Eco-Resort Aims to Build Sustainability Through Creativity — New York Times Arts -