The art and fashion worlds buzz with Met Gala reflections and after-parties, while the Venice Biennale showcases diverse art, including a Russian return amid protests, highlights African voices, and features Lauren Halsey's figurine collection.

• Was It Art? Was It Fashion? Was It Good? — New York Times Arts -
• Venice Biennale: In Photos and Video — New York Times Arts -
• With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale — New York Times Arts -

• Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks — New York Times Arts -
• The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer — New York Times Arts -
• Why Lauren Halsey Has Collected More Than 2,000 Black Figurines — New York Times Arts -
• A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion — New York Times Arts -

The 2026 Tony Awards nominations have been unveiled, with new musicals like **'Schmigadoon!' and 'Lost Boys' leading the list, alongside notable snubs and surprises** for various performers.

• Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque’ Shines — New York Times Arts -
• New Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Lost Boys’ Lead List of Tony Nominees — New York Times Arts -
• Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List — New York Times Arts -

Reflections on the impending departure of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' and David Letterman's critical comments on CBS owners dominate late-night news, while a new 'Lord of the Flies' TV series for the 'Adolescence' era is anticipated.

• When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose? — New York Times Arts -
• David Letterman Reflects on ‘The Late Show’ and Has Harsh Words for New CBS Owners — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Laments Losing Spirit Airlines as a Punchline — New York Times Arts -

• A ‘Lord of the Flies’ for the ‘Adolescence’ Era — New York Times Arts -

Kid Cudi fired M.I.A. from his tour due to controversial comments, while the legacy of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is honored, a Berlin Philharmonic viola player found a world stage as a composer, and K-Pop star Ejae's journey is highlighted alongside new all-female country duets.

• Kid Cudi Fires M.I.A. From Tour After Onstage Comments About Immigrants — New York Times Arts -
• 6 Stellar All-Female Country Duets — New York Times Arts -
• For Michael Tilson Thomas’s Legacy, Look at Young Musicians — New York Times Arts -

• He Left the Berlin Philharmonic to Find His Voice. He Found a World Stage. — New York Times Arts -
• Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’ — New York Times Arts -

Major publishers and Scott Turow are suing Meta for copyright infringement, Pulitzer Prize-winning books have been announced, and Queen Camilla reunited Winnie-the-Pooh with Roo, alongside multiple new book reviews.

• Book Review: ‘Riverwork,’ by Lisa Robertson — New York Times Books -
• Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg — New York Times Arts -
• Queen Camilla Unites Winnie-the-Pooh With a Long-Lost Friend — New York Times Books -

• The Books That Won the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘The Family Man,’ by James Lasdun — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Hill,’ by Harriet Clark — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘List of All Possible Desires,’ by Dylan Landis — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Prestige Drama,’ by Seamas O’Reilly — New York Times Books -

A revisionist ballet 'Macbeth' review offers a fresh take, while a lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni from 'It Ends With Us' has been settled, and a look back at 'The Devil Wears Prada' celebrates its enduring appeal.

• Review: Out, Damned Patriarchy! A Revisionist Ballet ‘Macbeth’ — New York Times Arts -
• Top 10 Reasons We Love the Original ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Movie — New York Times Movies -
• Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit — New York Times Arts -

A professor won the 'Bauhaus Bathroom' design competition for the historic Gropius House, and artist Jessica Helfand is making a new life in a loft with past lives.

• This Professor Won the ‘Bauhaus Bathroom’ Design Competition for the Gropius House — New York Times Arts -
• A Loft with Past Lives Gets an Owner Making a New One — New York Times Arts -

The arts world mourns the passing of Donlyn Lyndon, co-creator of Sea Ranch, and María Nieves Rego, who sparked a tango renaissance.

• Donlyn Lyndon, Last Surviving Creator of the Sea Ranch, Dies at 90 — New York Times Arts -
• María Nieves Rego, Who Helped Spark a Tango Renaissance, Dies at 91 — New York Times Arts -

Ken Griffin has acquired a second original printing of the Constitution, a significant historical document set for public display.

• Ken Griffin Acquires Second Original Printing of the Constitution — New York Times Arts -