Tag Archives: Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Explore All Sides of Xinan Ran’s Collaborative Textile Sculptures Outside Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

September 13, 2023 · by · in Art, art education, Artists, children, collage, community, design, fabric art, families, Harvard University, Installations, kinetic sculpture, public art, quilts, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, trees, women artists · 1 Comment

Lucky to live near these three colorful sculptures swaying beneath their trees, I hope to revisit many times and stand inside for their stunning views. Now that I’ve sensed their sustaining presence, I want to quickly spread the word to anyone who has the chance to visit or connect somehow. The quotes and links here should explain enough to draw you in.

Many Painters Added to Murals for Summer Solstice Celebration 2023, Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

July 29, 2023 · by · in Art, Artists, celebrations, children, collaborative art projects, collabrative murals, community, design, families, interactive art, mural process, Murals, museums, painting, public art, visual art · Leave a comment

Among the many engaging activities for all ages at the Harvard Museums’ Summer Solstice Festival 2023 was one that invited everyone to add brilliant colors to murals designed for the occasion by artist Howie Green. My arrival and photo-taking began after the artwork had already developed through several hours of turn-taking by attentive participants with brushes and chosen paint colors.
Here are a few photos that should convey the way children and adults focused on their additions to the artwork. Several people are wearing flower crowns created in another inviting activity in the spirit of the solstice on that evening of perfect weather for the occasion.