Arts Blog
Artist Profile: Comedian Karen ‘Big Dog’ Chee on Embracing Comedy With Kindness
Karen Chee ’17 is a comedic “big dog” — or at least that’s what her coworkers call her. But what did she do to earn such a noble title?
Top 10 Cultural Moments of 2022
The Crimson Arts Board presents its favorite cultural moments of the year, from the fall of the 'Wife Guys' to the death of Twitter.
Jenna Ortega, A Rising Star
After turning 20 in September, Ortega has already begun making a name for herself on the big screen.
Campus Aesthetics: What Are the Nicest Harvard Study Spaces?
Students recently told the Harvard Crimson about their favorite, most aesthetic places on campus.
Retrospective: Virgil Abloh, Blackness, and Disability
Abloh not only created a unique space within Off-White and Louis Vuitton, but he also created a new world for young Black creatives.
Campus Aesthetics: What Are the Nicest Harvard Study Spaces?
Students recently told the Harvard Crimson about their favorite, most aesthetic places on campus.
What the Hell Happened: Drake and 21 Savage’s Faux Vogue Cover
On Nov. 7, Vogue’s publisher Condé Nast levied a seven-claim, 30-page suit against the rappers for reproducing Vogue’s work without permission.
Foods that Feel Like Home
The way I can taste the Earth in every bitter bite. How could it not feel like home?
'Fashionably Late Thursdays' Review: Liberty Hotel Hosts an Approachable Fashion Scene
Fashionably Late Thursdays are hosted every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. through Dec. 15.
An Argument for Returning the Benin Bronzes at Harvard
An entire 47 works of the so-called “Benin Bronzes” at Harvard are part of its colonial legacy.
‘The Effect’ Preview: ‘Love, Drugs, and Ethics’
“The Effect,” running Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 at the Loeb Ex, follows two volunteers in a clinical trial who fall in love. It aims for realism and an immersive, thought-provoking experience.
Think Piece: Why Immersive Art Feels Wrong
Why not turn van Gogh, Monet, and Kahlo into a sort of Walt Disney world with interactive playgrounds made from their art?
The Boston Seasonal Eating Guide
Trending on TikTok, Vogue, and food networks alike, seasonal eating has rightfully gained popularity in the food world.
Spooky, Sexy, and Sentimental: Street Style this Harvard Halloweekend
Long-awaited Halloweekend has quickly come and gone, bringing with it the expected tricks, treats, and fashion feats.
Miles Bonsignore of ‘Try Guys’ Fame Has a New, Perfect Podcast
“The great magic trick of my career is that I always wanted this."
The Evolution of Taylor Swift’s Public Image
Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album on Friday, inviting reflection on her rise to popularity as a public figure.
More than Meets the Eye: Looking to the Past to Understand the Cultural Appropriation of Asian Food
The history of Asian food in America and complicates the ever-growing conversation on cultural appropriation in the gastronomical world.
What the Hell Happened: Ezra Miller — Hollywood’s Biggest Liability
Miller's descent into infamy began in March 2020, when they strangled two people in Reykjavik, Iceland.
7 Iconic Halloween Costumes
It’s the beginning of October, the weather is starting to cool, it’s the middle of midterms season, and Halloween is the last thing on your mind.
What the Hell Happened: Van Gogh is Crying, But Heinz is Happy!
On Oct. 14, two fossil fuel protesters threw two cans of tomato soup on Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sunflowers” and glued themselves to the wall of the crime scene.
Van Gogh "Sunflowers"
Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" (1888), Copyright London National Gallery, all rights reserved.