February 2018

Harvard Heroes 2018 – Nomination Period is Open!

Harvard Heroes are colleagues who inspire us through their work, leadership, and excellence in support of Harvard’s mission. Do you know a staff member who deserves to be recognized as a Harvard Hero? Make your nomination using this easy online form! Learn more about this University-wide program, nomination process and criteria on the Harvard Heroes webpage. Nominations accepted through March 9. (Note: online form is for staff... Read more about Harvard Heroes 2018 – Nomination Period is Open!

Those Who Remained: Southern Black Art from the Barrett Collection

In this talk, Aleesa Alexander will draw from the Barrett Collection gift to explore the relationship between migration and black modern art in the American South. While 20th-century African American artists like Jacob Lawrence and Noah Purifoy (both of whom lived in coastal centers) achieved cultural recognition during their lifetimes, their Southern peers generally did not. “Those Who Remained” argues that Southern black artists of the 20th century created a distinct, more intensely abstract version of modernism, one highly reflective of their economic, social, and historical...

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