‘The Artist’ Blends Degas and Dollars, Murder and Mandy Patinkin 01. December 2025 (11:02) Created by Aram Rappaport for his streaming service, the Network, the historical drama explores the tensions, sometimes deadly, between art and commerce.(New York Times)
Miami Beach’s New Art Installation Frolics With the Fishes 01. December 2025 (11:02) Our critic explores “Reefline,” an underwater public sculpture park that hopes to be a haven for art and corals. But some skeptics question the scientific benefits.(New York Times)
It’s a Homophobic Slur. What’s It Doing in So Much Theater? 01. December 2025 (11:01) “Prince Faggot,” “Figaro/Faggots” and other productions use the word to shock, provoke, reclaim it for gay men or all of the above. Does that make it OK?(New York Times)
37 Things to Do in December 01. December 2025 (11:01) As the season of Nutcrackers, Messiahs, Scrooges and Santas begins, here are some novel ways to enjoy the holidays, including a poetry weekend and a Coltrane tribute.(New York Times)
Untitled Art Fair in Miami Spotlights Hard-to-Define Artists 01. December 2025 (11:00) The new Artist Spotlight section of the Miami event will include 30 galleries focusing on a single artist, some chosen in part for their lack of commercialism.(New York Times)
The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes 01. December 2025 (11:00) New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. One man, armed with hair dryers and a love of tinkering, is leading the charge to rescue them.(New York Times)
