Harvard Art Museums
Celtic Art Across the Ages
Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MADiscover the many forms of Celtic creativity and their artistic legacies in this sweeping story that spans ancient to modern times. When you think of the word “Celtic,” what do you picture? Perhaps intricate knotwork designs, legendary warriors, or mystical spirituality? Maybe even a certain NBA team? Celtic Art Across the Ages will introduce visitors to the worlds of […]
Gallery Talk: Uncovering the Layered Past of a Haniwa Figure
Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MAIf you’re in the Calderwood Courtyard, you’ll likely see a newly installed sculpture: a 6th-century terracotta sculpture from Japan’s Kofun period (c. 250–600), called a haniwa. Haniwawere created from coils and slabs of clay, shaped into figures or structures, and then placed around the outside of royal tombs. This figure underwent comprehensive analysis and treatment in preparation […]
Gallery Talk: American Works of Art at the 250th
Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MAFrom late January to early July 2026, curator of American art Horace D. Ballard will lead a series of gallery talks to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Each talk will closely examine a work of art that speaks to the historical, social, and political contexts that continue […]