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.”
Richard Dyer profiles New York Philharmonic conductor Alan Gilbert
Alan Gilbert’s music that should be heard
Profile of actor and playwright Wallace Shawn
Ubiquitous on film and TV, Wallace Shawn writes plays that pack the house—with 20.
Review of Boston Back Bay restaurant Deuxave
French-style fare just this side of decadent
Green alternatives to the "perfect" lawn
Alternatives to the "perfect" lawn, at home and at Harvard
Video clips from Wallace Shawn's films and interviews
Interviews, a reading from a play, and a memorable scene from The Princess Bride.
Video: Kosher Catering 101 - Dawn LaRochelle at work
Feast preparations by a caterer in a kosher kitchen, captured in a Harvard Magazine original video.
Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender
Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.
Scientists confirm Vladimir Nabokov's theory about butterfly migration
Harvard biologist Naomi Pierce confirms the Russian author's theory about the winged creatures' migration and evolution.
Video: conductor Alan Gilbert has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic
Conductor Alan Gilbert ’89 has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic. In this video selection, see how.
Kenneth Rogoff Shares TIAA-CREF Samuelson Award
The Harvard economist shares an award for scholarly writing that fosters the nation's financial well-being.