The Met

Culture

Zohran Mamdani’s opera scheme is a more highbrow policy than politicians’ typical cultural clout chasing

City Hall’s progressive accessibility initiative could help to diversify the Metropolitan Opera’s crowd and improve dwindling audience numbers.

Art

Why Egypt is suddenly on the global art world’s radar

With the Grand Egyptian Museum open and Alexandria’s biennial returning, Egypt is positioning itself as a regional cultural force. But its most compelling artistic energy comes from independent voices and overlooked institutions.

Culture

Culture

London’s art-world future after Brexit, plus documentarian Andrew Rossi takes on Manhattan’s Met.