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.
The True Cost of Grade Inflation at Harvard
How an abundance of A’s created “the most stressed-out world of all.”
John Lithgow talks on the arts to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The actor talks on the arts to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Andy Borowitz helps the Library of America boost American humor
A new anthology of humorous writing joins the shelf of illustrious literary classics.
Acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma is recognized in Washington.
The acclaimed cellist, the featured artist at Harvard’s 375th anniversary, is recognized in Washington.
Reviews are in for the ART’s controversial production of Porgy and Bess
Audra McDonald shines in the ART’s controversial production.
Harvard Archives launches website on Harvard in the 17th and 18th centuries
A new Archives website offers today's undergraduates a useful perspective on Harvard homework, and life, in the old days.
Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album
Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album.
David Fichter talks about mural painting
David Fichter explains his mega-paintings in this video.
Reading at Harvard, and in ancient Rome
Reading at the College, and in ancient Rome
Harvard Square restaurants that have stood the test of time
Harvard Square restaurants that have stood the test of time.
25 years in Harvard Square
An iconic space reflects history’s recent trends.