Exhibitions, Celtic Art Across the Ages | Harvard Art Museums

Discover the many forms of Celtic creativity and their artistic legacies in this sweeping story that spans ancient to modern times. When you think of the word “Celtic,” what do you picture? Perhaps intricate knotwork designs, legendary warriors, or mystical spirituality? Maybe even a certain NBA team? Celtic Art Across the Ages will introduce visitors to the worlds of the various peoples who were historically labeled “Celts”—through the objects they created, the interactions they had across the European continent, and the myths that shaped their legacy, then as now. The exhibition stretches from 800 BCE through today, showcasing the craftsmanship, innovation, cultural connections, and multilayered reception that characterized Celtic art in Europe and beyond. The first major exhibition on this topic to take place in the United States, Celtic Art Across the Ages offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore masterful metalwork, including exquisitely decorated weaponry, jewelry, and horse and chariot trappings of the first millennium BCE Iron Age and early medieval times, all brought to light through archaeological discoveries of the last 200 years. See how imagery transformed under Roman rule, and trace the revival of Celtic art and identities in the modern era. From shape-shifting ancient ornaments to the more well-known Celtic iconography of medieval Ireland and Scotland, the objects in this exhibition reveal rich and complex artistic traditions that defy stereotypes of what constitutes “Celtic art.” Check out the exhibition catalogue, with essays from international experts considering the themes of the exhibition and providing a solid introduction to this often underappreciated area of art history. Curated by Susanne Ebbinghaus, George M.A. Hanfmann Curator of Ancient Art and Head of the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art, with Penny Coombe, Kelekian Curatorial Fellow in Ancient Art, Laure Marest, Damarete Associate Curator of Ancient Coins, and Matthew Rogan, Senior Curatorial Assistant for Special Exhibitions and Publications.Support for this exhibition is provided by the Kelekian Fund; the Martha Tedeschi Exhibition Fund, made possible by the Lunder Foundation–Peter and Paula Lunder Family; the Susan B. Wood Endowment Fund; and the generosity of Susan B. Wood, Christopher C. Angell A.B. ’66, J.D. ’69, Michael Lehmann A.B. ’63, Sol Rabin M.C.P. ’60, and an anonymous donor. The exhibition catalogue was made possible by the Kelekian Fund and the Andrew W. Mellon Publication Funds. Related programming is supported by the M. Victor Leventritt Lecture Series Endowment Fund. *Online Resources*Watch a recording of the Opening Conversation for Celtic Art Across the Ages featuring members of the curatorial team and Harvard faculty who introduce the exhibition and discuss highlights. Supplementary exhibition-related content on Bloomberg Connects features audio clips by members of the curatorial team and other scholars discussing a range of topics around Celtic art as well as select objects on display. Download the Bloomberg Connects app on a mobile device for the best user experience. 

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LEGO® Maritime Festival & Competition [02/14/26]

Join us during February Vacation Week for the Museum’s annual LEGO®️Maritime Festival! Let your creativity flourish as part of our Ship Shape Challenge!Activity: Ship Shape ChallengeTiming: Daily, 10:00 am- 5:00 pmEnter your LEGO® or DUPLO® ship into our daily competition! Three designs each day will be selected as daily winners and entered into competition for the grand prize! For more information on contest rules, check out our Ship Shape Challenge page.Activity: Brick by Brick KitsTiming: Daily, 10:00 am- 5:00 pmBuild USS Constitution, USS Cassin Young or USS Nantucket models out of LEGO® bricks with step-by-step instructions created by the USS Constitution Museum. Activity: Color Me MiniTiming: Daily, 10:00 am- 5:00 pmDid you know LEGO® has created over 4 billion mini-figures? Now is your chance to design your own!! Using our 1812 Sailor or Marine design, color your own and help us make our Maritime Festival a colorful event

Performance: Variant State and Isaac Roth Blumfield

Open-form sonic investigations (Variant State) and explorations of resonance, materiality, and affect (Blumfield)

ThotBot Implantation Center

ThotBot Implantation Center

ThotBot Implantation Center

ThotBot Implantation Center

Lexi's Tree Fort on Instagram: "SO excited for the 2025 Holiday Market coming up on Sunday Dec 7! 🌲💫✨I’m on the planning committee and we’re getting amped up about all the awesome vendors who will be joining us this year at our quirky artist complex! 🤩 Participating artist tenants & local artists/makers/vintage include: AZ STITCH @azstitch BEATRICE PEARLS VINTAGE @beatricepearlsvintage BECKY DONNER @beckydonner BIOME TERRARIUMS @biome_terrariums CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER @cac_teen CAMBRIDGE HACKSPACE @hackcambridge CASS PAINTS @cass.paints CHARLIE WARREN @charliework617 CLEO BRIGHAM @sister.tidepool COURTNEY LICATA DESIGNS @courtneylicatadesigns CRAFTY SEJAL @craftysegal CRVIE ART @criveart CURIOKO STUDIO @meganfumiko D&Y JEWELLRY @danalicealice GIGI'S GENERAL @gigis_general GOLD BERRY STUDIO @goldberrystudio GREGORY PAUL ART @gregorypaulart GUTROT @burgerghost HACKER CREATIONS HAIR METALS @hair_metals HELLODRAMATIC @hellodramaticcrafts HOLY CROW @holy.crow J4 HANDMADE & VINTAGE @j4_vintage JMSMAGID CREATIONS @jmsmagid_creations LEATHER PIXIE @leatherpixie LEND A HAND DESIGNS @lendahanddesigns LEXI'S TREE FORT @lexistreefort LILY CHYLEK ART @lilyofthegallery LOVE & A SANDWICH @loveandasandwich MAKE A MESS @stephmakemess MARISA MCCARTHY JEWELRY @marisamccarthyjewelry MASON EVE @masoneve MATT RINGLER PHOTOGRAPHY @matt.r.photo MILKTOOTH CO @milktooth_co NEW ALLIANCE GALLERY [email protected] OHBOYART @ohboyart PAIGE MAKES POTS @paigemakespots SARAH WACHTER DESIGNS @rhymes_with_doctor STANK FACTORY RECORDINGS @hamstanky STODGE GALLERY @stodge_gallery SWEET GLAM @sweetglam670 TEENY WEENY THINGS @teeny.weeny.things THE LOFT @theloftsomerville TRUE BUGS GO! @truebugsgo WATS @we_are_the_safety WEINBERG DESIGN @weinbergdesign WITCH FINGER GENERAL STORE @cocoagogo YIP YIP HOORAY @yipyiphooray_ceramics AND MORE!!! . Flyer by @weinbergdesign . . . . . #holidaymarket2025 Somervillema#unionsquaresomerville#unionsq#somerville#artistmarket#bostonmarket#bostonartists#somervilleart#handmadeboston#handmadecambridge"

The Somerville Holiday Market is a must-visit event for art lovers and shoppers alike. On December 7, the Artist Studios will transform into a bustling marketplace filled with talented vendors, galleries, and artisans showcasing their handmade goods. From one-of-a-kind bags to thoughtful gifts, you'll find the perfect something for everyone on your list.