September

While it’s hard to believe that September is already upon us, the Harvard Art Museums are pleased to usher in the fall season with even more virtual live events. Stay tuned for the return of the Ho Family Student Guide Tours and some very special artist talks. Many thanks to all who have attended our events so far and for your valuable feedback and suggestions in helping us develop our online programs.

Remember to check the frequently updated Harvard Art Museums from Home page, where you’ll find new articles, Art Talks, and details on live events.

Last week, we looked at how art can activate a political voice. Art can also help temper bleak realities. This week, we take a look at objects from the collections that delve into the realms of dream, fantasy, and myth as a means of escape.
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Curatorial fellow Shiva Mihan will present an online Art Talk on September 10, examining beautiful calligraphy from the Islamic art collection.
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In an upcoming online Art Study Center Seminar on September 25, conservators Sue Costello and Georgina Rayner will describe how museums handle art made from plastic.
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Makeda Best, the Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography, sat down with New Orleans photographers Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun to discuss their work related to issues of social justice.
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Last month, curatorial fellow Gabriella Szalay explored the intricacies of 15th- and 16th-century carved wooden altarpieces and their vulnerability to time. A recording of the talk is now available online.
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In late September, we’re bringing the world-famous Forbes Pigment Collection to you at home. You can enjoy all the stories and science behind some of history’s most fascinating colors. Stay tuned!

While you’re here, don’t miss this great podcast series from our friends at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.

Index 

Online Events

Image: Claes Oldenburg, False Food Selection, 1966. Wooden box with offset printed label, containing readymade plastic foods. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Barbara and Peter Moore Fluxus Collection, Margaret Fisher Fund, and gift of Barbara Moore/Bound & Unbound, M26457.
© Claes Oldenburg.