At the Morgan Library & Museum in Manhattan, an exhibition of Peter Hujar’s contact sheets challenges our understanding of his photography. These once-private records now provide insight into Hujar’s creative process and the candid interactions between the photographer and his subjects.

Hujar never intended for these contact sheets to be displayed publicly but Julia Curl argues that they should be seen as “excerpts of a conversation.” This approach highlights Hujar's unique style, which was pivotal in capturing the essence of New York City’s pre-fame queer art scene.

In our opinion section, Coco Fusco raises an alarm about Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban artist who remains missing after serving a five-year sentence. His whereabouts and fate are unknown since he left prison on Thursday.

The Louvre heist returns to the news, while album covers shape how we experience music, both topics adding depth to today's editorial content.