Arts & Culture

Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, now the inspiration for a new A.R.T. musical, never reads the same 

He just needs to pass the bar now. But blue-collar Conor’s life spirals after a tangled affair at old-money seaside enclave in Teddy Wayne’s literary thriller

Claire Messud’s autobiographically inspired new novel traces ordinary lives through WWII, new world orders, Big Oil, and rise and fall of ideals 

Filipino American archivist offers personal perspective to exhibit

If you want fame, Cass Sunstein says, it typically requires some of both — and is no pure meritocracy

‘HUM SAB EK’ harvests stories of self-employed Indian women’s hardships — and victories

At first, Heidi Schreck wasn’t sure the world needed another take on ‘Uncle Vanya’

OFA dance classes offer well-being through movement

There’s never a shortage of creativity on campus. But during Arts First, it all comes out to play.

Kevin Young ’92 reflects on what took root at Harvard and how it’s grown

Despite horrors, film ‘a collection of love stories’

Departing longtime leader reflects on two decades of growth

Moving experience at the Museum of the Ancient Near East adds ‘layer of mixed reality’ to exhibits

Richard Sennett urges revitalizing public life, spaces, politics by creating spaces that engage imagination 

Two literature scholars wrestle over whether and how professors can engage with pressing political, social issues of day

Cultural Rhythms’ weeklong celebration highlights student performers, food, and fashion

Release ignites hot talk about genre’s less-discussed Black roots, what constitutes authenticity

Veteran of Blue Man Group teaches students art of building a character without saying a word

Former software engineer turned English professor talks about future of literary studies in age of ChatGPT

Harvard’s female musicians claim their place onstage

Artist Yu-Wen Wu discusses ‘Walking to Taipei,’ a recent Museums acquisition, and how immigration, life experiences inspire her work

Native filmmaker discusses actor’s historic Oscar nomination, new wave of Indigenous storytelling, and his decision not to watch Scorsese epic

LaToya M. Hobbs made ‘Carving Out Time’ literal

Exhibit captures early reaction to one of 20th century’s most famous works of art

Visiting Professor Valeria Luiselli will contribute to the Future Library

Yeonsoo Kim demonstrates the difficult art of Onggi

New English course studies pop star’s lyrics alongside classic literature

Leslie Jamison traces how first-time motherhood, crumbling of marriage left her with new, different life

Staff, faculty offer Valentine’s tips for books that cover what we talk about when we talk about love

242 artists (with day gigs at Harvard) display in range of media at annual show