July

We’d like to share with you the last article in our Emancipation series, in honor of Juneteenth. The final installment focuses on works that reflect on the Black American experience by synthesizing historical narratives, popular culture, and personal stories. The first article presents works of art connected to histories of enslavement, emancipation, and inequality in the United States, while the second article considers the struggle for voting rights.

We’re excited to announce that both the Art Study Center Seminars at Home and our Art Talks will be presented live on Zoom, giving you an up-close look at works from our collections. These events are free and open to everyone; visit our events calendar for details. 

Remember to check our frequently updated Harvard Art Museums from Home page, where you’ll find new digital offerings and stories covering a variety of topics.

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Explore the third installment in our series, “Reflecting on Freedom,” which looks at works by Kara Walker, Hank Willis Thomas, and Thornton Dial, Sr.

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STAFF PICKS 

Picks for the Summer

Members of our staff offer their recommendations on what you can read and watch this summer. Check out their list!

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On Thursday, curator Lynette Roth will examine Max Beckmann’s Self-Portrait in Tuxedo and the ongoing fascination with this enigmatic painting.

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ART STUDY CENTER SEMINARS 

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Watch conservator and printmaker Christina Taylor demonstrate the relief aquatint printing technique that artist Dan Flavin used to create three incredible prints.

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INSTAGRAM 

Art Investigation

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be posting new prompts on Instagram asking you to help identify the sitter in a Julien Hudson painting. Follow us on Instagram today.

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Image: (header): © Kara Walker; Courtesy of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York.