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.
A theatrical reenactment explores a 1976 clash between science and democracy.
Houghton Library Displays Revolution-era News and Propaganda
A new exhibit reveals how early Americans learned about the war.
Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: Art in Adaptations
Inspired by the recent feature “Black Swan in the Flesh,” we’re asking readers to share their favorite adaptation of a story from one art form to another.
The Celts in Art and Imagination
A new exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums traces 2,500 years of Celtic art.
Conan O’Brien Named Harvard’s 2026 Commencement Speaker
The comedian, host, and 1985 graduate will deliver remarks at the May 28 ceremony.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honors Rose Byrne
The Bridesmaids actress celebrated her 2026 Woman of the Year Award with a roast and a parade.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Toasts, Roasts Michael Keaton
The Batman actor was “encouraged as hell” by the students around him during the 2026 Man of the Year festivities.
New Books from Harvard Authors
The American West, the tech frontier, reality TV homes, and other mythic places
Rabbi, Drag Queen, Film Star
Sabbath Queen, a new documentary, follows one man’s quest to make Judaism more expansive.
by Tim Murphy
How Stories Help Us Cope with Climate Change
The growing genre of climate fiction offers a way to process reality—and our anxieties.
How a Harvard and Lesley Group Broke Choir Singing Wide Open
Cambridge Common Voices draws on principles of universal design.