A major lawsuit concerning unlicensed Robert Indiana art, **a controversial student contest on Trump’s Garden of Heroes, the Venice Biennale's decision to bar awards for certain countries, a $450 million Newhouse art collection sale, the Metropolitan Opera losing Saudi funding, the Independent art fair blurring fashion and sculpture, Venice's new 'sustainable' art island, and the Museum of the Moving Image doubling attendance** highlight significant shifts and discussions in the art world.

• $100 Million Award Made in Suit Over Unlicensed Robert Indiana Art — New York Times Arts -
• Student Contest Based on Trump’s Garden of Heroes Downplays Darker History — New York Times Arts -
• Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges — New York Times Arts -

• $450 Million Worth of Newhouse Trophies Come to Christie’s — New York Times Arts -
• How a Museum Doubled Its Attendance in Just One Year — New York Times Arts -
• Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera — New York Times Arts -
• The Nerve Center of This Art Fair Isn’t Painting. It’s Couture. — New York Times Arts -
• This ‘Sustainable’ Island Is Venice’s Newest Art Oasis — New York Times Arts -
• This ‘Sustainable’ Island Is Venice’s Newest Art Oasis — New York Times Arts -
• 5 Resistance Museums Recall the Bravery of ‘Ordinary People’ — New York Times Arts -

The cultural world remembers pioneering artist Aldwyth, inventive composer Michael Harrison, celebrated American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, and versatile French actress Nathalie Baye following their recent passings.

• The World According to Aldwyth — New York Times Arts -
• Aldwyth, Ascetic Whose Artwork Reordered the World, Dies at 90 — New York Times Arts -
• Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Inventive Composer Who Played With Tuning — New York Times Arts -

• Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81 — New York Times Arts -
• Nathalie Baye, Versatile and Admired French Actress, Dies at 77 — New York Times Arts -

SNL breakout star Ashley Padilla's comic timing, Anne Hathaway's career resurgence, the humane approach of "Top Chef", reviews for new horror and general movies, Riz Ahmed's groundbreaking roles, the "Bernstein's Wall" documentary, insights into the 'Michael' biopic cast, and Jimmy Kimmel's Trump roast provide a comprehensive look at the latest in film and television.

• How Ashley Padilla, Breakout ‘S.N.L.’ Star, Nails Comic Timing — New York Times Arts -
• Five Horror Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• Anne Hathaway, Queen of Effort, Is Finally Ready to Vibe — New York Times Arts -

• The Restaurant World Can Be Heated. ‘Top Chef’ Is Lowering the Temperature. — New York Times Arts -
• 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Riz Ahmed Stars as James Bond and Hamlet — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Bernstein’s Wall’ Documentary Focuses on Leonard Bernstein — New York Times Arts -
• Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump at a Mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner — New York Times Arts -

Book club selections 'The Renovation' and 'Transcription', a retrospective on 'A River Runs Through It', reviews of military history books, and Mac Barnett's 'Make Believe' offer diverse reads and discussions for the literary community.

• Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘The Renovation,’ by Kenan Orhan — New York Times Books -
• Could ‘A River Runs Through It’ Have Been a Hit Today? — New York Times Books -
• Book Club: Read ‘Transcription,’ by Ben Lerner, With the Book Review — New York Times Books -

• Military Histories About the Ancient Persians, Modern Iraq and the American Civil War — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children,’ by Mac Barnett — New York Times Books -

New allegations against Michael Jackson's estate, a review of Noah Kahan's album 'The Great Divide', and Barbara Hannigan's celebrated multitasking performance with the New York Philharmonic cover key developments in the music landscape.

• Review: Barbara Hannigan Is Conductor, Director and Star — New York Times Arts -
• They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Great Divide’ Review: Noah Kahan Is Caught in the In-Between — New York Times Arts -

• They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. — New York Times Arts -

Six highly discussed theater productions and a "Rocky Horror Show" revival that gives audiences what they want are drawing critical attention to the stage.

• 6 Shows Our Theater Critics Are Talking About — New York Times Arts -
• Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Revival Gives Us What We Want — New York Times Arts -

A review of 'People of Note,' a music-themed turn-based game, offers a glimpse into new gaming experiences.

• People of Note Is ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ for Gamers — New York Times Arts -