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.

No More [Lovin’ That] Dirty Water

Enjoying the Boston Harbor’s Renaissance This Summer

by Nell Porter-Brown

Lives in Art

Early American artifacts help animate history.

by Nell Porter-Brown

The Lit City

Sunlight and shadow star in Derek Reist’s urban landscapes.

by Steve Potter

Tata Hall Dedicated at HBS

The new executive education center at Harvard Business School was funded by Ratan Tata, former chair of the Tata Group.

The Urban Landscaper

Michael Van Valkenburgh helps lead a second great age of city-making.

by William S. Saunders

The Fogg Pulls Back the Curtain

A central courtyard and a glass roof transmit natural light to the heart of the museum.

Harvard Portrait: Judith Grant Long

The associate professor of urban planning studies sports facilities and their impact.

Sixteen-Acre Battlefield

Elizabeth Greenspan explores the rebuilding of the Twin Towers in her new book Battle for Ground Zero.

by Craig Lambert

The Gates of Harvard Yard

A new e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates.

Addressing a Decline in Humanities Enrollment

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new faculty reports

Richard Saul Wurman: Seek Opposites

The TED talks founder spoke at the Design School's Class Day