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

Actor Jane Alexander accepts 2013 Radcliffe Day Medal

The actor and NEA leader accepts the Radcliffe Medal.

Artists at Radcliffe discuss their work and relation to audiences

Four artists talked about their work and their relationship to audiences at the opening event of Radcliffe Day.

Richard Saul Wurman TED talks founder speaks at Design School Class Day 2013

The TED talks founder spoke at the Design School's Class Day

August Kleinzahler poet, Linda Greenhouse orator, at 2013 Harvard Phi Beta Kappa

August Kleinzahler and Linda Greenhouse to speak at Commencement-week PBK Literary Exercises

Sarah Thomas from Oxford University named first Harvard Library vice president

Sarah Thomas of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries named to new post.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta reinvented as a pool party at Harvard ART

The ART presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance in a party-like atmosphere.

Harvard learning and teaching innovations

Highlights from the second University-wide Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching conference

Korean rapper and YouTube star PSY speaks at Harvard

The Korean-born rapper is a social media superstar.

Choreographer Irineo Cabreros studies physics but is passionate about dance

The Harvard senior displays impressive range, from his dance compositions to his extra-choreographical pursuits.

by Kris Wilton

Matt Damon is the 2013 Harvard Arts Medalist

The actor receives the 2013 Arts Medal to kick off the Arts First celebration.