Gallery Talk: Gray Area—Compassion and Companionship

This event does not require registration; see further details below.

The 14th-century tale of Saint Roch (Rocco) and his canine companion recounts the pair’s selfless compassion and care for those suffering. Join us to explore how today, amid global challenges such as pandemics and social isolation, the story serves as a reminder of the importance of humanitarian values and solidarity.

This talk is part of Gray Area, a new series that features members of our staff exploring artworks that capture the complexities of humanity, political landscapes, ethics, ideologies, power dynamics, and critical thinking in our times. Through this series, we hope to encourage people to observe and consider their own individual gray areas, and to think about how their unique experiences guide the choices they make.

Led by:
Jeanne Burke, Academic and Public Programs Coordinator, Division of Academic and Public Programs

Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Space is limited, and talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.

The Harvard Art Museums offer free admission every day, Tuesday through Sunday. Please see the museum visit page to learn about our general policies for visiting the museums.

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for our programs, please contact us at am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance. Please include the name and date of the program in the subject line of your email.