Gallery Talk: Gray Area—Compassion and Companionship

When:
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025 12:30p -
1:00p

Where:
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, History, University

Event website:
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The 14th-century tale of Saint Roch (Rocco) and his canine companion recounts the pair’s selfless compassion and care for those suffering. Join us to explore how today, amid global challenges such as pandemics and social isolation, the story serves as a reminder of the importance of humanitarian values and solidarity.


This talk is part of Gray Area, a new series that features members of our staff exploring artworks that capture the complexities of humanity, political landscapes, ethics, ideologies, power dynamics, and critical thinking in our times. Through this series, we hope to encourage people to observe and consider their own individual gray areas, and to think about how their unique experiences guide the choices they make.


Led by:

Jeanne Burke, Academic and Public Programs Coordinator, Division of Academic and Public Programs


Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Space is limited, and talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.

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