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.
Readers Respond to Our Adaptations Survey
We asked people to share their favorite art adaptations. Here’s what they said.
What of the Humble Pencil?
Review: At the Harvard Art Museums’ new exhibit, drawing takes center stage
‘Passengers’ at A.R.T. Blends Acrobatics with Einstein’s Relativity
Review: Quantum mechanics meets circus arts at the American Repertory Theater’s performance
Harvard Film Archive Spotlights Japanese Director Mikio Naruse
A retrospective of the filmmaker’s works, from Floating Clouds to Flowing
A Harvard Art Museums Painting Gets a Bath
Water and sunlight help restore a modern American classic.
A Paper House in Massachusetts
The 1920s Rockport cottage reflects resourceful ingenuity.
Shakespeare’s Greatest Rival
Without Christopher Marlowe, there might not have been a Bard.
Salsa Squared
Latin dancing fills the streets in Harvard Square
The Woman Who Rode Horses Into the Water
Scrapbooking a woman who rode horses into the sea
Your Guide to Summer 2025 Along Boston Harbor
Enjoying Boston Harbor’s Renaissance this summer
A Filmmaker Finds Stories on the Margins
How John Armstrong’s outdoor documentaries capture the human spirit