Seven years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman couldn’t visit Washington. When he arrived at the White House on Tuesday, he got F-35s, the world’s fastest chips and the central role in the remaking of the Middle East.

The judge sided with families of students who had argued that the displays infringed on their religious freedom.

The over-the-top spectacle has been slicing into the art world, with gallery shows, performances and a forthcoming major exhibition.