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. Banner for First slash Hand Fridays: Power and Desire in Ancient Art

First/Hand Fridays: Power and Desire in Ancient Art

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Academic Arts Cambridge Area Cultural

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

2 PM – 3 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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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.

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Penny Coombe, Kelekian Curatorial Fellow in Ancient Art

Held on the first Friday of each month during the academic year, First/Hand Fridays offer Harvard students firsthand experiences with original works of art. Get up close and personal with objects you can’t see in the galleries, hear what staff members have to say about their selections, and find out more about what makes our museums so compelling.

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