This article is from the source 'nytimes' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/26/arts/best-photos-arts-2019.html

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Our Favorite Arts Photos of 2019 Our Favorite Arts Photos of 2019
(about 20 hours later)
The jittery energy backstage at a Broadway theater 30 minutes before showtime, or in the seconds before the curtain rises at the Metropolitan Opera. Björk and Erykah Badu in all their regalia, and the happily-ever-after Swiss life of Tina Turner in retirement, but hardly retiring. Two lions in winter, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, remembering when they were cubs.The jittery energy backstage at a Broadway theater 30 minutes before showtime, or in the seconds before the curtain rises at the Metropolitan Opera. Björk and Erykah Badu in all their regalia, and the happily-ever-after Swiss life of Tina Turner in retirement, but hardly retiring. Two lions in winter, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, remembering when they were cubs.
These were some of the pictures that stayed with us as we looked back at our favorite arts photography published this year by The New York Times.These were some of the pictures that stayed with us as we looked back at our favorite arts photography published this year by The New York Times.
In a world obsessed with image, there is an industry devoted to feeding pictures of stars and wannabe stars — as they would like to be seen — to hungry Instagram feeds and celebrity publications. The photographers The Times sent out to capture the rich world of culture this year were aiming for something different: striking pictures that revealed deeper truths about art and the people who make it, and how we experience it.In a world obsessed with image, there is an industry devoted to feeding pictures of stars and wannabe stars — as they would like to be seen — to hungry Instagram feeds and celebrity publications. The photographers The Times sent out to capture the rich world of culture this year were aiming for something different: striking pictures that revealed deeper truths about art and the people who make it, and how we experience it.
They took us behind the scenes. Their portraits showed us the power and grace of the dancer Herman Cornejo, Amy Schumer subverting the whole nude pregnant celebrity genre, Adam Driver and Keri Russell in a suitably moody chiaroscuro. And they bore witness, bringing us amazing moments — from a Jamaican dancehall queen to a girl and her slime. Have a look.They took us behind the scenes. Their portraits showed us the power and grace of the dancer Herman Cornejo, Amy Schumer subverting the whole nude pregnant celebrity genre, Adam Driver and Keri Russell in a suitably moody chiaroscuro. And they bore witness, bringing us amazing moments — from a Jamaican dancehall queen to a girl and her slime. Have a look.
— Amanda Hess on Tina Turner— Amanda Hess on Tina Turner
— Philip Montgomery on photographing Robert De Niro and Al Pacino— Philip Montgomery on photographing Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
— Michelle Groskopf on photographing behind the scenes at the Emmys— Michelle Groskopf on photographing behind the scenes at the Emmys
— Devin Yalkin on photographing “Hadestown” band members warming up before the Broadway show— Devin Yalkin on photographing “Hadestown” band members warming up before the Broadway show
— Caroline Tompkins on photographing Alia Shawkat backstage, just after finishing the 24-hour performance of “The Second Woman” — Caroline Tompkins on photographing Alia Shawkat backstage, just after finishing the 24-hour performance of “The Second Woman” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
— Magdalena Wosinska on photographing Joaquin Phoenix— Magdalena Wosinska on photographing Joaquin Phoenix
— Rozette Rago on photographing Kanye West’s Sunday Service performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival— Rozette Rago on photographing Kanye West’s Sunday Service performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
— Reeve Peterson, a gem dealer, on hunting for crystals at Gem-O-Rama— Reeve Peterson, a gem dealer, on hunting for crystals at Gem-O-Rama
— Mark Elzey on photographing the artist Duane Michals— Mark Elzey on photographing the artist Duane Michals
— Daniel Dorsa on photographing Tom Hanks— Daniel Dorsa on photographing Tom Hanks
— Amanda Hess on the phenomenon of slime— Amanda Hess on the phenomenon of slime
— Daniel Arnold on photographing Mikhail Baryshnikov at New York City Ballet— Daniel Arnold on photographing Mikhail Baryshnikov at New York City Ballet
— Heather Sten on photographing a pregnant Amy Schumer— Heather Sten on photographing a pregnant Amy Schumer
— Sara Krulwich on photographing the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Akhnaten”— Sara Krulwich on photographing the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Akhnaten”
— Victor Llorente on photographing Anthony Roth Costanzo preparing for his title role in “Akhnaten”— Victor Llorente on photographing Anthony Roth Costanzo preparing for his title role in “Akhnaten”
— Amanda Hess on Judy Collins— Amanda Hess on Judy Collins
— Micaiah Carter on photographing Tilda Swinton— Micaiah Carter on photographing Tilda Swinton
— Victor Llorente on photographing backstage at the Metropolitan Opera’s “Madama Butterfly”— Victor Llorente on photographing backstage at the Metropolitan Opera’s “Madama Butterfly”
— Rose Marie Cromwell on photographing the Jamaican dancehall music scene— Rose Marie Cromwell on photographing the Jamaican dancehall music scene
— Brian Guido on photographing preparations for Frieze Los Angeles— Brian Guido on photographing preparations for Frieze Los Angeles
— Devin Yalkin on photographing an Arab Drag show in Brooklyn— Devin Yalkin on photographing an Arab Drag show in Brooklyn
— George Etheredge on photographing skateboarders at the “Live at Olympic Stadium” event — George Etheredge on photographing skateboarders at the “Live at Olympic Stadium" event
— Jessica Lehrman on photographing DaBaby— Jessica Lehrman on photographing DaBaby
— Magdalena Wosinska on photographing Helen Mirren— Magdalena Wosinska on photographing Helen Mirren
— Benjamin Rasmussen on photographing a Chuck Wagon Jamboree— Benjamin Rasmussen on photographing a Chuck Wagon Jamboree
— Jeenah Moon on photographing the performance artist and choreographer Ann Liv Young— Jeenah Moon on photographing the performance artist and choreographer Ann Liv Young