As we noted in April, a previously unseen trove of World War II-era photographs by Lee Miller and Cecil Beaton surfaced recently in a carefully preserved, personal scrapbook created by their former assistant, Roland Haupt. The discovery is being celebrated as one of the greatest photographic records of the pivotal period in world history. For Haupt, the book had personal significance. "This is the story of my favorite photographer, Lee Miller," he wrote in the album, by way of introduction. But, notes Smithsonian magazine, for historians and the art world, the book offers broader value, with haunting photos of both Nazi death camps and celebrity photo shoots.

   Thursday, May 7, 5:30-8:30: Open Studios at NY Academy of Art This is the last chance to meet the 2026 thesis students before they pack up and depart their studios. Explore over 80 MFA studios, meet the artists, and preview the MFA 2026 Thesis Exhibition. Works can be seen now at nyaa.edu/shop. RSVP required for open studio visits Save the date: May 14, 4-6pm: Reception for 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition. Info New York Academy of Art, 111 Franklin ...