Observer’s Must-See Museum Shows of 2026 After a turbulent 12 months for many major arts institutions, the new year brings a global slate of blockbuster exhibitions featuring artists from Frida Kahlo to Marcel Duchamp. By Elisa Carollo
Review: ‘Masquerade’ Tries to Revive ‘Phantom of the Opera’ But Embalms It Instead Diane Paulus is an old pro at taking theatrical IP and infusing wild, contemporary life into it. If only she’d done so here. By David Cote