Arts & Culture

Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.

In Federal Court, Harvard and the Government Have Friends

A look at the amicus curiae briefs in Harvard’s funding case

by Tamara Evdokimova

Octavia Spencer Is Woman of the Year

The actress will attend the Hasty Pudding's festivities on January 26.

by Sophia Nguyen

Ryan Reynolds Is Man of the Year

The producer and actor will attend the Hasty Pudding’s festivities on February 3.

by Sophia Nguyen

An Orphaned Sewing Machine

The multifaceted global and interdisciplinary impact of a useful object

“A Category of One”

A new play captures the enigma of Edward Gorey ’50. 

by Olivia Schwob

“Fake News” and the Post-Trump Media

Boston Review editor Joshua Cohen on the role of the media after Trump. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Feelings Ought to Be Investigated”

Deidre Lynch on the cult of Jane Austen and the complexities of loving literature

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

The Lawyer Librettist

In the “final phase” of her life, Cerise Lim Jacobs builds herself an oeuvre.

by Sophia Nguyen

The Happy Misanthrope

A playwright making those overlooked by history into lore

by Olivia Schwob

Celebrating Cinema

Hidden gem: the Harvard Film Archive

by Nell Porter-Brown

Honoring Our Contributors

Celebrating distinguished authors and artists