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.

Being Undocumented in America

Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s writing aims to challenge assumptions. 

by Nina Pasquini

Book reviewer George Scialabba practices a radical craft

“One of America’s best all-round intellects” scrutinizes books.

by Craig Lambert

Excerpt from "Fire and Light" by James MacGregor Burns

James MacGregor Burns, Ph.D. ’47, on intellect, governance, and the Enlightenment

Collaboration between Hitler and Hollywood Documented by Harvard's Urwand

A new book documents censorship by Hollywood at the bidding of Hitler's Nazi government.

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard researchers study technology's effect on adolescent development

Apps are shaping teens' notions of identity, intimacy, and imagination.

by Katherine Xue

Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman discusses health and human evolution

The evolutionary biologist's new book addresses health and human evolution.

Reza Aslan discusses bestseller "Zealot" at Harvard Divinity School

The author discusses his bestseller, Zealot, at Harvard Divinity School.

Vice President Sarah Thomas shares her vision for the Harvard Library

The leader of the University-wide library system shares her vision for effecting strategic change.

Seamus Heaney has died

The Boylston professor of rhetoric and oratory emeritus honored Harvard through his teaching and his words.

Photographer Diana Mara Henry publishes her collection "Women on the Move"

Photographer Diana Mara Henry ’69 publishes her collection Women on the Move.

by Kristen Strezo

Facing declining enrollments, the humanities reinvent themselves

Facing declining enrollments, the humanities seek to reinvent themselves.