This program is sponsored by Harvard’s Department of History of Art and Architecture and the Harvard Art Museums and through the generosity of alumni and friends in establishing the Henri Zerner Lecture Fund. How does one write a history of Dutch art from the perspective of Albany, New York, a region known as Beverwijck and […]

Join us for a screening of artist Dario Robleto’s film Ancient Beacons Long for Notice, followed by a conversation between Robleto and collaborator Jennifer Roberts. In 1977, NASA launched two interstellar probes containing “Golden Records” that represented Earth’s life and cultures, intentionally edited to put humanity’s “best face forward.” Robleto’s film revisits the daunting task of representing all […]

Join staff as they discuss and activate this experimental device from 1930 by László Moholy-Nagy, a Bauhaus pioneer. Led by: Peter Murphy, Stefan Engelhorn Curatorial Fellow in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join […]

Join us for the exhibition reception for BRUCE CAHN | Woodstock Work at Opus 40. Woodstock artist Bruce Cahn's (1942 - 2020) works on paper and sculptures are known for his accomplished techniques and powerful symbolic imagery. These artworks range from abstract mandalas that boldly chart a spiritual journey to hand-carved, figurative sculptures influenced by his teacher and mentor, […]

After Alexander the Great’s death in 323 BCE, the question was no longer if humans could become gods but how. This talk recounts how Hellenistic kings (and queens!) experimented with achieving divinity, from mimicking heroes of yore like Alexander the Great to flaunting giant siege towers like Demetrios Poliorketes to appropriating non-Greek traditions like Arsinoe II. […]

Inspired by the art of Kate Kato, transform art materials into a sculpture of a butterfly or moth while considering metamorphosis and mindfulness. Creativity Exploration adult workshops promote the benefits of material exploration and the mind-to-body experience. Studies have shown that 45 minutes of creative activity a day reduces stress and offers mental clarity and […]

Join Jackie DeLise, master certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and stress management expert, for a guided meditation class from the comfort of your home. Jackie will share ancient wisdom for your modern lifestyle, and will guide you in becoming your true self. No prior experience necessary - learn how to cultivate inner calm, clarity, peace […]

Join Jackie DeLise, master certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and stress management expert, for a guided meditation class in the tranquil Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Jackie will share ancient wisdom for your modern lifestyle, and will guide you in becoming your true self. No prior experience necessary - learn how to cultivate inner calm, clarity, peace […]

Come discover the work of the leading Haarlem painter who represented the Italian Renaissance in the Northern Netherlands in the mid-16th century. Maarten van Heemskerck’s artistic style was profoundly shaped by his extended stay in Italy (1532–36/37), where he drew copies of ancient sculpture and architecture and studied the works of Michelangelo and other significant […]

European prints became a key source of inspiration for artists at the courts of Akbar (r. 1556–1605) and Jahangir (r. 1605–27) in northern India. Mughal painters adopted this foreign vocabulary but made it their own by incorporating local style and techniques and by adding iconographic elements that would be meaningful to a pluralistic audience. The […]

European prints became a key source of inspiration for artists at the courts of Akbar (r. 1556–1605) and Jahangir (r. 1605–27) in northern India. Mughal painters adopted this foreign vocabulary but made it their own by incorporating local style and techniques and by adding iconographic elements that would be meaningful to a pluralistic audience. The […]

How do we present ancient art at the Harvard Art Museums—and how should we in the future? Join assistant research curator Caitlin Clerkin for a short gallery tour and a conversational seminar in the Art Study Center. We will look at current displays of ancient art before discussing a few objects that we are considering […]

What can we learn from humble fragments of painted plaster walls? A lot, as it turns out! Paintings conservator Kate Smith and assistant research curator Caitlin Clerkin will discuss a display of wall painting fragments excavated at ancient Dura-Europos, Syria. The collaborative research into materials that underpins this display shows how some answers—and more questions—can […]

Blue Mountain Gallery is excited to present Ruins, Remnants, and Rust, a captivating solo exhibition by renowned sculptor Mary Lou Alberetti, where rhythm, color, texture, and ancient symbols converge. This exhibition showcases her latest collection of ceramic reliefs, collages, and mixed media works that incorporate rusted metal elements. The pieces delve into architectural fragments, ancient […]

Mary Lou Alberetti's new works combine ceramic, paper, mixed media, and metal, emphasizing texture and physicality. The tactile richness of clay and rusted metal, with their contrasting surfaces, adds depth and invites viewers to engage both visually and physically.

Join us on Thursday, May 29 at 1p.m. for a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann. About the Exhibition: Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and […]