Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | The cast-bronze sculpture “Lion of Monzón” is one of 26 objects on display for the first time in the United States. (Colleen Dugan/National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution) | | | | | | | What to know The National Museum of Asian Art is showcasing 26 Islamic art pieces from the Louvre, including ceremonial vessels, ornamental figures and a portrait of a Persian king. The exhibition, curated by Souraya Noujaim and Simon Rettig, explores the complex journeys of these artifacts, though some provenance details remain unclear. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |