First/Hand Fridays: Power and Desire in Ancient Art

Published on October 2, 2026

Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy St.
Cambridge
Fri., Oct. 2, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m.

A fragmentary sculpture in white marble depicts a woman’s body draped in fabric below the waist, with significant breaks around the neck, shoulders, and knees.

During this month’s installment of First/Hand Fridays, explore with a museum staff member works of ancient art that shaped status, memory, and desire. This is free to Harvard students

Gazette Classification: Art/Design
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard Art Museums
Speaker(s): Penny Coombe, Kelekian Curatorial Fellow in Ancient Art
Cost: Free admission
Contact Info: [email protected] or 617-495-9400
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: harvardartmuseums.org…

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