ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour: Child’s Play, with Ricardo Fernandes Garcia ’27

This ASL-interpreted Spotlight Tour, led by Harvard undergraduate Ricardo Fernandes Garcia ’27, examines how artists have used images of innocence to address conflict and war. The tour considers childhood, toys, and imagination through three works in the Harvard Art Museums’ collections: Winslow Homer’s *The Brush Harrow* (1865), George Grosz’s *Nutcracker* (1931), and Joseph Cornell’s *Midnight Carrousel* (1954).

Spotlight Tours are conversational, student-led tours that offer thematic perspectives on selected museum objects. They are open to the public and generally focus on three works over approximately 45 minutes. This program is supported by the Ho Family Student Guide Fund, which trains Harvard students to develop original, research-based tours and build skills in visual analysis, public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership.

When: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Showtimes: 2:00pm–2:50pm

Format: In person; ASL-interpreted tour

Tickets: Free

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

Meeting location: Tours generally begin outside the museum shop.

Lineup: Ricardo Fernandes Garcia ’27

Featured works: Winslow Homer’s *The Brush Harrow* (1865), George Grosz’s *Nutcracker* (1931), and Joseph Cornell’s *Midnight Carrousel* (1954)

Run time: Approximately 45 minutes

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

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

Audience: Open to the public.