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.

Creepy Crawlies and Sticky Murder Weapons at Harvard

In the shadows of Singapore’s forests, an ancient predator lies in wait—the velvet worm.

by Olivia Farrar

At Harvard, "Inventur" delves into a forgotten period of German art

Taking stock of an overlooked cohort of artists: those who, during World War II, stayed in Germany—and survived

by Sophia Nguyen

Profile of photography curator Makeda Best

Focusing on the Harvard Art Museums’ new photography curator

by Sophia Nguyen

“Gorey’s World” at the Wadsworth Atheneum

Edward Gorey’s own art collection at the Wadsworth Atheneum

by Nell Porter-Brown

A trip to New Britain, Connecticut

New Britain’s “Little Poland” and museum of American art

by Nell Porter-Brown

Benjamin Franklin’s Retirement and Reinvention

Two hundred and seventy years ago, Benjamin Franklin did something highly unusual. He retired.

by William N. Thor...

The Museum of Bad Art

A Somerville museum highlights art “so bad, it’s good.”

by Nell Porter-Brown

Newport’s winter activities

Visiting Newport, Rhode Island, during the winter

by Nell Porter-Brown

A New Cast for the Harvard Semitic Museum

A replica of the Dream Stele, part of Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian’s efforts to revitalize the museum

by Sophia Nguyen

A Transformative Gift of Dutch Drawings

George Abrams ’54, J.D. ’57, donates his collection to the Harvard Art Museums. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Boosting Harvard museums, and novel architecture

Boosting museums, and novel architecture

by Primus VI