Harvard Art Museums Podcast
1) A Closer Look: Episode 10, The Hosts
On our 10th episode of A Closer Look, we wrap up the season with a chat between hosts Tara and Michael about their jobs—Digital Content Manager and Administrative Coordinator for the Deputy Director’s...Show More
2) A Closer Look: Episode 9, The Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
On this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to the Harvard Art Museums’ curator of modern and contemporary art, Mary Schneider Enriquez. Mary, whose exhibitions have included "Mark Rothko’s Harvard Mura...Show More
3) A Closer Look: Episode 8, The Design Manager
On this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to the Harvard Art Museums’ design manager, Zak Jensen. Zak talks about his background and early interest in design, what it means to create a visual identity...Show More
4) A Closer Look: Episode 7, The Exhibition Production Specialist
Erik Lindahl's road to the exhibitions team at the Harvard Art Museum included work as an artist, a studio assistant, a scenic carpenter, and a lead preparator at the Oriental Institute Museum in Chic...Show More
5) A Closer Look: Episode 6, The Collections Assistant
In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Liz Sirrine, one of our collections assistants. A highly trained art handler, Liz helps make art accessible to everyone by facilitating visits to our uniqu...Show More
6) A Closer Look: Episode 5, The Exhibition Production Manager
In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Karen Gausch, who works in our department of Collections Management as the Manager of Exhibition Production and Collections Care. Karen charts her fascina...Show More
7) A Closer Look: Episode 4, The Head of the Objects Lab
In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Angela Chang, who is the head of our object lab, an objects conservator, and the assistant director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Stu...Show More
8) A Closer Look: Episode 3, The Director of Security
Nilton Barbosa shares his experiences on leading a security team at the Harvard Art Museums. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what ...Show More
9) A Closer Look: Episode 2, The Curatorial Assistant
Host Michael Ricca talks to curatorial assistant Heather Linton, who gives insights into her job and how she came to pursue a career as a museum professional. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re expl...Show More
10) A Closer Look: Episode 1, The Archivist
In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to assistant archivist Michelle Interrante about her path to our archives department, what an archivist really does, and why working in retail was the perfect...Show More