Arts & Culture
“Edifying and Beautiful”
Botanical illustrations on display at Harvard’s rare book library
by Jack R. Trapanick
A Man and His Castle
Gothic surroundings, spiritualism, and science: Hammond Castle Museum’s eclectic appeal
by Nell Porter Brown
An Auspicious View
This folding fan enfolds two sacred mountains.
by Lydialyle Gibson
History, Crowdsourced
Volunteer transcribers help make Harvard library documents accessible.
by Diane E. Booton
Hip-Hop Art and French Innovators
Winter exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts
by Nell Porter Brown
Urban Adventure Quest, Boston
Scavenger-hunting in historic Boston
by Nell Porter Brown
Artful Gifts
Holiday gifts that support the arts
by Nell Porter Brown
Being With the Other
A Radcliffe exhibition explores a lifetime of artwork and female friendship
by Lydialyle Gibson
Museums, Making Their Way
Pandemic perspectives from the Getty and the Harvard Art Museums—and art’s role in refreshing “the dialogue with other human beings”
by Caroline Engelmayer
“Hands On” with Fragile Glass Sea Creatures
Complementary imaging techniques combine to create 3-D models that virtual visitors can examine from any angle.
by Matteo Wong
Rebelling and Expelling
The Class of 1823 goes rogue and gets booted.
by Jacob Sweet