Spotlight Tour: Disavowed, with Julianne Wu ’28

Spotlight Tour: Disavowed, led by Harvard undergraduate Julianne Wu ’28, examines how acts of disavowal can illuminate, disturb, or challenge authority. The tour considers three works: *Bearded Man, Possibly Emperor Macrinus* (Roman, early to mid-3rd century CE), Max Beckmann’s *Self-Portrait in Tuxedo* (1927), and Franz Kline’s *High Street* (1950).

Part of the Harvard Art Museums’ student-led Spotlight Tour program, the event offers a thematic, conversational look at objects selected by the guide. The program trains Harvard students to develop original, research-based tours while building skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership. This tour is supported by the Ho Family Student Guide Fund.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Showtimes: 2:00–2:50 p.m.

Tickets: Free

How to join: Check in at the Visitor Services desk. Space is limited.

Format: In-person, conversational tour led by a Harvard undergraduate

Featured works: *Bearded Man, Possibly Emperor Macrinus* (Roman, early to mid-3rd century CE); Max Beckmann’s *Self-Portrait in Tuxedo* (1927); and Franz Kline’s *High Street* (1950)

Run time: Approximately 45 minutes

Venue: Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Meeting location: Spotlight Tours generally begin outside the museum shop; visitors for this event should first check in at the Visitor Services desk.

Accessibility: To request accommodations, contact Visitor Services at am_register@harvard.edu or 617-495-9400. General museum visit guidance and additional accommodation information are available through the museums’ visitor and accessibility resources.

Audience: Open to the public.