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.

Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

by Jonathan Shaw

At 100, Widener Opens Its Arms Wider

As Widener Library Celebrates its 100th anniversary, a look at its history and future

by Zara Zhang

The Couple Who Lit Up “Lawn on D”

Eric Höweler and Meejin Yoon design swings for all.

by Zara Zhang

“Soar and Swing”

Singer Candice Hoyes reinterprets Duke Ellington songs in her new album On a Turquoise Cloud.

by Laura Levis

Taxonomic Riddles

New technology lets researchers see differences inside museum specimens

by Jonathan Shaw

Colonies of Clay

Christopher Adams brings ceramics to life (or vice versa).

by Olivia Schwob

Action, Camera, Lights

At Pixar, putting the finishing touches on animated worlds

by Max Suechting

Open Book: The Photographer’s Art

Robin Kelsey probes the place of photography within art.

Chapter & Verse

Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words

The Ascent of Man

Tall tales from biology’s Wild West

by Katherine Xue

Off the Shelf

Recent books with Harvard connections