Culture
Harvard Fuerza Latina Hosts Annual Ritmo Latino Celebration
More than 50 Harvard students and faculty celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday with Harvard Fuerza Latina at its annual Ritmo Latino event.
Hundreds of Harvard Students, Faculty Celebrate First Ever South Asian Convocation
Over 200 Harvard students and faculty members gathered on the steps of Widener Library to celebrate the first ever South Asian convocation on Saturday.
What the Hell Happened: Ready-To-Wear Actually Wearable at New York Fashion Week
These NYFW collections were anything but normal. Some were stunning, some ugly, and some just plain strange.
Dorm Room Art: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
With Harvard move-in now complete, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflects on their favorite pieces of dorm room art.
Gufo Review: A Step Up in Italian Dining, But Lacking the Final Touch
Italian cuisine, while simple at face value, relies heavily on the subtleties of a dish — elements that sometimes slipped through Gufo’s fingers.
Geppetto Review: A Beautifully Casual Dining Experience
The restaurant’s Northern Italian influence is clear throughout the menu, coupling nicely with a local New England flare.
10 Met Gala Looks That Ate This Year
This year’s Met Gala featured some of its most delicate, opulent, and over-the-top looks yet.
A$AP Rocky’s ‘American Sabotage,’ Carrie Mae Weems, and the Meaning of Black Fashion and Art
The ad’s beautiful artistry becomes entangled with the corporatization and commodification of Black art.
Artist Profile: Josh Scherer’s Last Meal Will Be a Carne Asada Burrito
After an hour discussing food with Scherer, it became abundantly clear that the chef's fixation was never about the actual consumption of food.
Nostalgic Video Games: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
In many ways, the hours spent on these apps, websites, and consoles were not wasted — they now serve as memories to be cherished.
Mahaniyom Review: A Must-Try, Mouthwatering Twist on Thai Cuisine
Mahaniyom has gained a “golden child” status among Boston’s hottest restaurants
Diving into Newbury Street’s Inaugural ‘ARTWALK’
Each participating gallery offered a captivating journey through the diverse realms of artistic expression.
Japan Festival Boston: A Celebration of Culture and Community
For the first time in five years, the Japan Festival Boston returned to Boston with larger crowds and more energy than ever
Shopping with Artists: The Rise of the Artisanal Store
With often timeless products, artisanal stores resist the fast changing trends of the time and support artists, craftspeople, and small-scale businesses.
Artist Profile: Nick DiGiovanni ’19 on the Art of Culinary Content Creation
DiGiovanni is a prolific content creator known for his imaginative food hacks and hotshot celebrity collaborations.
Artist Profile: Brian Wasik on Cheese, Family Values, and Customer Service
Speaking fondly of his childhood in the shop, Wasik said, “I was born here, basically.”
Embracing Inevitable Change: The Art of Art Conservation
The dynamic, ever-changing nature of art conservation is exemplified in the field’s rare usage of the term “restoration.”
What Happened to the Starving Artist?
Artists have always had to fight the world they live in and the artists they compete against. Now, they also have to compete with an online copycat.
A History of Solar Eclipses in Art
Art serves as a vehicle for the many feelings spurred by the exceedingly rare and fascinating phenomenon that is a solar eclipse.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: What the Robbery Can Teach Us About Loss
The unoccupied frames represent a welcoming sense of hope that their former occupants will, one day, be found and repatriated.
The Rise and Renewal of Coffee as an Art Form
The beverage’s role as an accessory to trending aesthetics has persisted.
What the Hell Happened: Media Re-Releases Now Made Possible by AI
The current uses of AI in media re-releases are fundamentally unnecessary and could even be harmful to the art.
Best Murals in Boston: Bostonian Brushstrokes Make the City a Brighter Place
Boston’s murals serve as a delightful contemporary showcase of skill and imbue the city with creative ambiance.
What the Hell Happened: The Unexpected Discovery of Ancient Frescoes in Pompeii’s Ruins
Moreover, the excavation offers a reminder of the human stories lost to time.
Six Ways to Enjoy the Boston Spring Before School Lets Out for the Summer
Here are some affordable spring activities to take advantage of in your few weeks left in Boston.