Harvard University, Harvard Ed Portal, Allston MA

A People’s History of Allston

In this community-generated project, artist Guatavo Barceloni represents a snapshot of people and their collective power through ceramic art. Barceloni listened as neighbors shared their stories about the challenges and joys of life in Allston, discussed ways to take action on local issues, and guided them to stamp clay slabs as a record of their commitment and concerns. In his studio, Barceloni transformed the slabs into over 30 inspiring and provocative ceramic mugs on display.

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About the Artist

Gustavo Tavares Barceloni was born in Brazil and raised in Greater Boston. He holds a BFA in ceramics from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and a M.Ed from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. In 2022, Gustavo was a participant in the Harvard Ed Portal's inaugural Artist Pipeline Program and is an instructor at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard. Gustavo creates illustrative tableware, installations, and community based projects that promote working class power and explores the complexities of the Brazilian diaspora. As a ceramics teacher and museum educator, he is dedicated to teaching art as rest, reflection, and resistance.