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.

Is the Constitution Broken?

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

by Lydialyle Gibson

"Anything Goes" with Harvard help

The new Broadway production of "Anything Goes" draws on contributions from Harvard graduates.

Contemporary classical concerts feature cactus, singing bowl as instruments

Concerts that feature a singing bowl, a wired cactus, strings played with the wooden back of the bow, and more

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Marisa Tomei stars in Wallace Shawn's play "Marie and Bruce" in New York City

A revival of Wallace Shawn's 1979 play Marie and Bruce has opened in New York City.

Jill Lepore on Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride"

The historian reexamines the poet.

Robert Brustein's trilogy of Shakespeare plays now complete

Robert Brustein's trilogy of Shakespeare plays reaches completion.

See musician Derrick Ashong in a new video on the Wall Street Journal website

The musician appears on Oprah Radio and WSJ Online.

Harvard affiliates honored with National Arts, Humanities Medals

President Barack Obama to confer medals today.

Frank Rich leaves New York Times for New York magazine

The political and cultural columnist is headed to New York magazine.

Natalie Portman wins best actress, and other Harvard tie-ins at the Oscars

The Harvard-educated Black Swan star wins best actress.

Harvard art exhibit "Tangible Things"

An exhibition asks the meaning of things.

by Christopher Reed