The arts world sees both cultural institutions facing vandalism and political name changes, while celebrating influential artists like David Hockney and acknowledging emerging industries like Canadian cinema; additionally, AI in filmmaking is explored and Brazilian World Cup street art is revived.

• Vandals Damage Work by Black Artist at Houston Museum, Officials Say — New York Times Arts -
• Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name From Facade — New York Times Arts -
• How David Hockney Taught Los Angeles to See Itself — New York Times Arts -

• At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow — New York Times Arts -
• David Hockney and the Bliss of Not Standing Still — New York Times Arts -
• Framing David Hockney’s Greatest Art — New York Times Arts -
• Brazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team — New York Times Arts -
• The Violence in Iran Was Real. The Film Showing It Was A.I. — New York Times Arts -

Focusing on major film releases like Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and actor insights from Emily Blunt and Seth Rogen, this category also covers reality TV with Captain Sandy and popular series like 'House of the Dragon' featuring Olivia Cooke.

• Emily Blunt on ‘Disclosure Day’ and Feeling Flappable Around Spielberg — New York Times Arts -
• Spielberg Gets Paranoid With ‘Disclosure Day’ — New York Times Arts -
• Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage — and Being Rich in Hollywood — New York Times Movies -

• Captain Sandy Keeps It Moving on Bravo’s ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ — New York Times Arts -
• Olivia Cooke of ‘House of the Dragon’ Shares Her Comfort Items — New York Times Arts -

This section pays tribute to legendary film critic Gene Shalit, avant-garde theater and drag artist Dito van Reigersberg, iconic photographer David Plowden, and genre-smashing guitarist James Blood Ulmer.

• Gene Shalit, Film Critic Bristling With Hair and Puns, Dies at 100 — New York Times Arts -
• Dito van Reigersberg, Avant-Garde and Drag Virtuoso, Dies at 53 — New York Times Arts -
• David Plowden, Who Photographed a Disappearing America, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -

• James Blood Ulmer, Guitarist Who Smashed Through Genres, Dies at 86 — New York Times Arts -

Highlights include author Madeline Cash's debut novel and reviews for Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor's 'Something We Said' and Haili Blassingame's 'They All Fall in Love at the End'.

• Madeline Cash Isn’t Playing Around. Or Is She? — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Something We Said,’ by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘They All Fall in Love at the End,’ by Haili Blassingame — New York Times Books -

Music enthusiasts can discover new tracks from artists like Jack White and Sylvan Esso in this week's notable releases.

• Jack White, Sylvan Esso: Songs to Know This Week — New York Times Arts -

A unique intersection of sports and politics is highlighted by the upcoming U.F.C. fights at the White House.

• What to Know About the U.F.C. Fights at the White House — New York Times Arts -