Features Archives - Harvard Political Review

The Pitches of Protests: How Music Makes Movements

Mikalah Hodge - September 10, 2023

Music lies just below the surface of American history, subtly acting as a catalyst for change and a chronicle of the effects.

Mural Arts Philadelphia: Public Art as a Conduit for Urban Transformation, Political Mobilization, and Community Building

Makenna Walko - September 6, 2023

The city is the unofficial “Mural Capital of the World,” and the vibrant, culturally rich paintings can be seen in nearly every neighborhood, each one a distinct representation of the people who call that community home.

Ai Weiwei: Blurring the Lines Between Artistry and Absurdity

Anya Zhang - September 6, 2023

Ai has intermeshed the role of an artist with those of martyr, visionary, and guard of conscience.