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.

A bronze sculpture of intertwined hands in a park, with a discussion panel in the foreground.

Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones named Harvard Arts Medalist

The actor, Class of 1969, will receive his award in April.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's stolen paintings: images and facts

A slide show with facts about the works stolen from the Gardner museum in 1990.

Exterior of the Herta and Paul Amir Building at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Amir Building at Tel Aviv art museum designed by Preston Scott Cohen of the GSD

GSD's Preston Scott Cohen designed a new wing on the Tel Aviv art museum.

by Craig Lambert

Tyler Gibbons and Robin MacArthur outside the Vermont home of her grandmother, Margaret MacArthur.

Tyler Gibbons and Robin MacArthur record Vermont folk songs

A musical Vermont couple record local music collected decades ago.

by Craig Lambert

President, provost, protestor messages on Harvard libraries

The administration says reorganizations, and staff reductions, will support better user experiences and a stronger system.

Beverly McIver with potholders made by her sister, Renée, at the Harvard Club of New York event. Filmmaker Jeanne Jordan is in the background.

The film "Raising Renee" has roots at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study

The film Raising Renee is the product of a collaboration forged at the Radcliffe Institute.

by Pat Harrison

Tony Arnold and John Austin at a party after the "Heloise and Abelard" dress rehearsal

Composer John Austin debuts "Heloise and Abelard" opera at Harvard

Composer John Austin debuts his first opera at Memorial Church.

by Elizabeth C. Bloom

Yechon, Republic of Korea, 1960s. David R. McCann says, “I remember the expressions of the kids in Korea were always full of life. One interesting thing about these kids I noticed was the way they naturally split up according to gender.”

Harvard faculty photographs from Korea on display in new exhibit

A faculty photography exhibit will be on display through March 15.

Jonathan Galassi declares himself gay in "Left-handed," a book of poetry

In a new book of poems, high-ranking editor Jonathan Galassi ’71 alludes to his homosexuality.

Actress Claire Danes waves to an animated crowd before entering Farkas Hall.

Claire Danes honored as Woman of the Year

The Homeland actress was at the center of the annual Hasty Pudding parade.