Visual Arts

Explore exhibitions, artists, and visual works that enrich Harvard’s cultural and academic life.

Rachel Ruysch’s Lush (Still) Life

Now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, a Dutch painter’s art proved a treasure trove for scientists.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Children’s Books from Ann Kim Ha

Ann Kim Ha’s poignant children’s books

by Lydialyle Gibson

Fresh Works by Young Maine Artists

Works by young artists at the Portland Museum of Art

by Nell Porter-Brown

The New Boston Athenaeum

Find “the joy of discovery and power of this unique place.”

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Sculptor Justin Peyser On Finding Sanctuary

Probing the concepts of territory and sanctuary.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Faculty Room Is Remodeled

Reimagining an iconic space to reflect the Harvard community more comprehensively

by John S. Rosenberg

Gift of Munch Artworks

Transformative bequest left to the Harvard Art Museums

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Film Archive West African Women In Films

The Harvard Film Archive features works by director Rosine Mbakam

Artist Janiva Ellis at the Harvard Carpenter Center

Newly finished paintings unveiled 

From Harvard-Trained Architect to Miniature Diorama Builder

Fred Gevalt’s astonishing and intricate diorama

by Craig Lambert

A Potter’s Practice

Harvard ceramics program artist-in-residence Ashton Keen

by Lydialyle Gibson