Campus Arts
Harvard Undergrads Partner with Common Spaces to Launch Digital Postcard Project
In the wake of campus's closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard undergraduates have developed a “virtual postcard” project for University affiliates to share messages of reflection, hope, and gratitude.
Portrait of an Artist: Sara Davis Buechner
Pianist Sara Davis Buechner has been lauded by the New York Times for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess.”
Portrait of an Artist: Rachel M. Saunders
Rachel M. Saunders is the Harvard Art Museums’ Curator of Asian Art and co-curator of the “Painting Edo” exhibition.
Fuller Craft Museum Celebrates 50 Years with ‘Striking Gold’ and ‘Serious Bling’
The past 50 years have been transformative for Fuller Craft, which has grown from a general art museum to, in the past 15 years, a craft-specific outlet.
Art and Intersectionality at Berklee’s Fourth Annual International Womxn’s Day Teach-In
In between panels, various Berklee musicians outfitted in guitars, basses, and saxophones performed original songs and covers to the ever-shifting audience.
An Exploration of the Ambiguities of Space in the Kingston’s Gallery’s ‘Half Spaces’
Artist Erica Licea-Kane eloquently re-words the "half-space" as “a mathematical term for checkerboarding.”
MFA Celebrates Powerful Women in Art on International Women’s Day
Museumgoers were buzzing with excitement on Mar. 8 for the International Women’s Day celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
In Photos: Ghungroo 2020
Harvard South Asian Association celebrated its annual production of Ghungroo during the last week of February. Ghungroo — the largest cultural show on campus — celebrates South Asian Culture at the Agassiz Theatre in Radcliffe Yard. There were over 300 students involved with performing, directing, and producing the dances, music, and skits of the show. This year’s performance utilized the setting and dynamics of the American city to celebrate the range of “linguistic, ideological, cultural, and religious diversity in South Asian America in the 21st century.”
‘Painting Edo’ Creates A World ‘Against Gravity’
“It’s almost against gravity,” a patron said of "Painting Edo," the largest temporary exhibit to date at the Harvard Art Museums.
Artist and Activist Yehimi Cambrón Talks Immigration and ‘Monuments’
For Cambrón, her art is akin to monuments. They are powerful testaments to the life, struggles, and successes of immigrants and their families.
‘Lucian Freud: The Self-Portrait’ Provides Glimpses but not Clarity
Isolating Lucian Freud’s works as self-portraits opens the possibility for the viewer to focus momentarily on Freud’s formal choices before considering his subjects.
Boston’s 'Snowport' Brings Rustic Charm to Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, holiday themed waffles and some special guests helped set the mood for a love-filled evening in the winter village.
Kung Fu Tea: Boba Giant Comes to Harvard Square
Despite opposition to its ever-expanding menu, Kung Fu Tea serves as a new landmark of Asian-American culture in Harvard Square.
Portrait of an Artist: Gcina Mhlophe
"Everybody's got a story. So if I can wake up stories in other people I will always say 'mission accomplished.'"
Elizabeth Banks Raps, Duels, and Kisses Paul Rudd at the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year Roast
Aided by their traditionally eccentric parade and zany traditions, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals took to the streets on Jan. 31 to honor Elizabeth Banks.
Ben Platt Talks Theater, Hot Dogs, and Jewish Tradition at Pudding Man of the Year Ceremony
“I’m very honored to be on this list of men and women… and I’m going to put beautiful candies in here, thank you,” he said, donning a sparkly bra offered up by Pudding cast members.
Elizabeth Banks Lipstick on Cheek
Scott Kall '20, Cast Vice President of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, kissed Elizabeth Banks on her cheek, leaving a bright red imprint of lipstick.
Ben Platt Named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year
Musician and actor Ben Platt will be the Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2020 Man of the Year.
How Arts Criticism Fits Into Our World Today
Is arts criticism a dying industry? How has social media changed arts journalism? How did we get here?
A Book Fair for Art Lovers: The Third Annual Boston Arts Book Fair
The language of art, creativity, and social change swirled through both conversation and publication at the Cyclorama for the third annual Boston Arts Book Fair.
After Migration: Fashion Designer Walé Oyéjidé in Conversation with Harvard Professor Teju Cole
A former lawyer, Oyéjidé is now the creative director and founder of the fashion company Ikiré Jones. His designs featured prominently in the 2018 Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther.”
Comedian Robert Klein Comes to Boston
On Nov. 16 at the DoubleTree Suites Boston Cambridge Hotel, comedian Robert Klein performed a stand-up show as part of the annual Boston Comedy Festival.
Longwood Symphony Orchestra
The Longwood Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra comprised of medical professionals.