This Week
A photomontage shows four squares; inside each square is a Student Guide appearing to hold an object, with a faded ivory-toned image of the Harvard Art Museums’ Calderwood Courtyard as a backdrop.

All virtual events are free and open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you online!
 
This week on Harvard Art Museums from Home:
This circular sandstone relief, placed on a wooden surface, depicts a flying figure with trailing robes and scarves holding a bowl in its right hand. It is flying toward the left and looking back over its right shoulder.

ART TALK/REFRAME

Tianlongshan Cave Temples

It’s not too late to register for the next online Art Talk, on Tuesday, May 18, which will explore fragments from China’s Tianlongshan cave temples and new efforts to uncover their recent history and original context.
A woman wearing a white shirt with short sleeves smiles as she looks down. In her right hand she is holding rope as she secures an unseen object.

Responsible for the safe handling and movement of artwork in the Art Study Center, Liz Sirrine shares insights on her role at the Harvard Art Museums in the latest episode of our podcast.
A photomontage shows four squares; inside each square is a Student Guide appearing to hold an object, with a faded ivory-toned image of the Harvard Art Museums’ Calderwood Courtyard as a backdrop.

On Wednesday, May 19, we’re celebrating our Student Guides and Student Board members who are graduating this spring! In this tour, Student Guides will talk about objects in the collections that won’t let them go. Bring your questions and conversation!
A black and white ink painting depicts vines and flowers.

Don’t forget to register for an online lecture on Tuesday, May 25 by professor Yurika Wakamatsu. She will examine Lotus in Autumn (1872), by Okuhara Seiko—an exceptionally large and immersive ink painting that is part of the Painting Edo exhibition.

By popular demand, online Student Guide Tours will be extended into June. Running on Thursdays and Saturdays, you can explore the collections and talk about art. Stay tuned for more details! 

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Image (header): (Clockwise from top left): Vlad Batagui, Kaitlin Hao, Sophia Mautz, and Mei Tercek, each appearing to hold the object they will discuss on the tour.






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