New on View: Community and Self-Representation in the David and Jane Shapiro Collection

This gallery talk explores *Community and Self-Representation in the David and Jane Shapiro Collection*, an installation focused on how Black artists from the late 20th century portrayed community, interior life, leisure, and everyday rituals. Leah Yeshitila discusses layered representations of Black men in settings ranging from D9 collegiate fraternities to barbershops, offering an alternative to media portrayals centered on trauma in Black life.

The works come from David and Jane Shapiro’s gift to the Harvard Art Museums. The program is part of the museums’ New on View series, which presents recent gallery installations and new perspectives on recent acquisitions and longtime favorites.

When: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Showtimes: 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Event type: Gallery talk

Tickets: Free

Led by: Leah Yeshitila, former Hao Family Intern in Modern and Contemporary Art

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

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

Accessibility: To request accommodations, contact Visitor Services at am_register@harvard.edu or 617-495-9400. Additional information is available through the museums’ accessibility resources.

Featured work: Richard Foster Yarde’s *Team* (1982), watercolor, from the Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum collection; bequest of Jane B. Shapiro, 2025.98.

General information: The museums’ visitor guidelines apply to the visit.