Visual Arts
‘Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore’ Review: The Museum of Fine Arts Finally Unites Two Masters of Modernism
“Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore” presents a compelling case for the artistic marriage of two artists from drastically different backgrounds.
A Lunchtime Refuge: Organ Concerts at Adolphus Busch Hall
It’s open to the public and free for all — you can even bring your lunch.
‘Dalí: Disruption and Devotion’ Review: Getting to Know Dalí at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This collection puts Dalí in context and shows the artist’s connections to different art genres.
Live Calligraphy in the Courtyard: Chinese Artist Wang Dongling Performs ‘Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow’ at the Harvard Art Museums
“Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow” (飞花散雪) was performed in the courtyard of the Harvard Art Museums by the Chinese calligraphy artist Wang Dongling.
Campus Arts Starter-Kit: The Crimson’s Arts Board’s Guide to Harvard’s Arts Resources
Here are some tips for making the most of the lesser-known resources for arts engagement available right here on campus, courtesy of The Crimson’s Arts Board.
‘Made in Germany?’ Review: A Multi-Layered Collage of German Identity at The Harvard Art Museums
The exhibition powerfully highlights the importance of art in sparking dialogue and promoting understanding of complex historical times.
Rising Tides and Raising Awareness: Xavier Cortada and His Public Art Initiative ‘The Underwater’
“The Underwater” — which has already reached numerous schools, parks, and more — is Cortada's personal endeavor to “build a more equitable tomorrow.”
‘Dress Up’ Review: Unraveling the Many Layers of Fashion and Identity
“Dress Up” at the MFA Boston is an innovative navigation of the versatility and ubiquity of fashion.
‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ Review: A Captivating Glimpse into the Rise of South Korean Popular Culture
“Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at the MFA Boston is a great entry point into illuminating the growth of the South Korean entertainment industry.
WNDR in Photos
Take a look at some of the diverse, one-of-a-kind installations WNDR has to offer on its mission to disrupt and transform the traditional museum experience.
‘Love Overrules’: Hank Willis Thomas Discusses Artistic Meaning at IOP Forum
Artist Hank Willis Thomas spoke about how love guides his artwork at a Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics forum on Monday. During the discussion — which was moderated by Harvard professor Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and co-hosted by the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project — Thomas discussed several of his major artistic works, including “The Embrace” and “Loverules.”
Graduate School of Design ‘Forest Futures’ Review: A Jungle of Design
In line with the exhibition’s goal, many installations strike an incredible balance between the implicit chaos of nature and the recognizable order of design.
‘Future Minded’: A Window into Curation at the Harvard Art Museums
The show features an impressive spread of recently acquired artworks — many on display for the first time.
Immersive Surrealism: Exploring Nobuhiko Obayashi’s ‘House’ at the MFA’s Annual Festival of Films from Japan
The MFA’s annual Japanese film festival is an excellent forum to spotlight Japanese film whilst broadening the scope of fine art.
Harvard Prof. Eric Rentschler Sanctioned for Violating Sexual Harassment Policies
Germanic Languages and Literatures professor Eric Rentschler was placed on two-year administrative leave for violating the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ sexual and gender-based harassment and professional conduct policies, Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra announced in an internal email.
