Charles Giuliano
Bio:
Publisher & Editor. Charles was the director of exhibitions for the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University where he taught art history and the humanities. He taugh tModern Art and the Avant-garde for Metropolitan College of Boston University. After many years as a contributor, columnist and editor for a range of print publications from Art New England, Art News, the Boston Phoenix, the Boston Herald Traveler and Patriot Ledger, to mention a few, he went on line with Maverick Arts which evolved into a website.
Recent Articles:
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USS Bonhomme Richard Word
Opposites Attract
By: - Dec 06th, 2015My aviator/ photographer friend, Jonas Dovydenas, flew from Pittsfield to North Adams to meet for lunch. He wanted to show me a new 500 image portfolio posted to his web site. He outlined plans for an extensive catalogue and show of early work in Chicago. Now up in years we discussed keeping busy with creative projects. It's what keeps artists young and engaged.
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Another Take on the Hip-Hopera Hamilton Front Page
Hottest Ticket on Broadway
By: - Dec 06th, 2015Hamilton the hottest ticket in New York City, boasting $ 27 million advance ticket sales in just the first few weeks since opening. Rumors have it that orchestra tickets are selling on the street in excess of $1300 each for a weekend performance.
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Tom Krens Outlines Plans for a Cultural Corridor Front Page
Former Governors Dukakis and Weld Share North Adams Podium
By: - Dec 05th, 2015Using a satellite image Tom Krens commented on a six mile line connecting North Adams and Williamstown. It was a part of an engaging power point presentation to develop a cultural corridor connecting world class resources including a new for profit museum and one in North Adams featuring model railroads and maquettes by renowned architects. Former governors Dukakis and Weld attended the presentation.
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Hollywood and the Media Front Page
Spotlight and Truth
By: - Dec 04th, 2015The investigative stories depicted in "Spotlight" and "Truth" although based on events that occurred not that long ago represent that last gasp of the tradition of great American journalism. Beyond entertainment these films raise issues about the ever diminished means by which we get the news.
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Jesus Saves Word
Battle of Good and Evil in the Heartland
By: - Dec 03rd, 2015Flat as can be. Driving by miles of wheat and corn. Kansas dead center of nowhere. Bible country. Giant crosses and Jesus Saves facing off Lion's Den where horny huskers get their porn.
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Visiting Hilton Head Island South Carolina Front Page
A Top Family and Golf Destination
By: - Dec 03rd, 2015Noted as a golf-lovers paradise with opportunities to play on many different courses Hilton Head Island features spectacular natural scenery. There are fabulous restaurants, gracious homes surrounded by live oaks and Spanish moss, dozens of shopping venues from upscale to outlets. And fantastic resorts!
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Loaves and Fishes Word
Reading at Williams
By: - Dec 02nd, 2015Like Cocteau the body and blood of the poet. Six months later launch of second book Total Gonzo Poems. Intimate gathering at the Williams Faculty Club.
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Sirens Word
Ulysess Just Wanted To Listen
By: - Dec 01st, 2015In the court of pubic opinion there is no art. Or what there is lacks edge, risk or originality. The best way to make art is to make art. Then some more and more after that. Some of it may be Ok but probably not. Which makes it good or really really bad. Mostly it's just doing it.
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Charming Beaufort, South Carolina Front Page
The Old South and Its Gracious Living
By: - Dec 01st, 2015The old south lives in the quaint seaside charm of Beaufort, South Carolina just 70 miles from Charleston. It indeed deserves her status as “Queen of the Carolina Sea island.”
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Hamilton’s Leslie Odom plays Burr Front Page
Discussing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hip-Hopera
By: - Nov 30th, 2015Between the matinee and evening performances of the smash Broadway musical, Hamilton, we met backstage with Leslie Odom who plays Aaron Burr. The meeting was arranged by Jack Lyons, a California critic and friend of the actor's family. In a cramped dressing room we were joined by Florida based critic William Hirschman. This resulted in a lively, insightful discussion of the show and its unique casting which is causing a paradigm shift for Broadway musicals.
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Frank Stella at the Whitney Front Page
Ad Astra Per Aspera
By: - Nov 29th, 2015In an Ivy League mashup, Yale grad, our man Martin Mugar, takes a go at Princeton alumnus Frank Stella. More on Zombie Formalism. Let the games begin.
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Low Winter Sun Word
Hearts in Darkness
By: - Nov 29th, 2015In New England our hearts and minds morph in response to the seasons. The hope of summer darkens with the scant light of winter. It is when we allow the tragic to invade for a time only to be purged with the return of spring.
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First Light Word
Prisoner's Last Meal
By: - Nov 28th, 2015For his last meal the condemned man ordered Maine lobster. That didn't fit the warden's budget.
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The Miracle of Long Johns by David Lefkowitz Front Page
Theatre Critic Moonlighting in the Far Outhouse
By: - Nov 28th, 2015David Lefkowitz, a member of American Theatre Critics, as is his colleague Ed Rubin, moonlights as a stand up, sit down or whatever. This is a performance not to be taken lightly but those of us who give a shit about theatre.
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Artist Raphael Soyer Fine Arts
Russian Born American Master
By: - Nov 28th, 2015The Russian born brothers Soyer- Raphael, Moses and Isaac- were little men but giants of the era of Social Realism and the WPA. They painted the workers of New York. Pat Hills organized a retrospective for Raphael at the BU Art Gallery. I met him then and he signed a poster. Later I photographed Raphael in Provincetown.
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Sandy and Gerry on Broadway Front Page
Overview of ATCA-NY Conference
By: - Nov 28th, 2015Waving her cane earned Sandy Katz and her husband Gerry some nice perks to Broadway shows. This included an autographed Playbill from ninty-year-old Cicely Tyson starring in The Gin Game. In addition to shows they offer tips on accommodations, tours and dining.
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Buddy and Junior Music
Black and Blue on Saturday Night
By: - Nov 27th, 2015Blues men Buddy Guy and Junior Wells blew in from the windy city for a week at Sandy's in Beverly. There was a slow start early in the week but they tore the roof off on Saturday night.
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Visiting Belgium Front Page
From Beer to Waffles in Antwerp and Mechelen
By: - Nov 27th, 2015Belgium offers much to see in historical art and architecture. There are also delights to taste from the world's best beer to those paradigmatic waffles. Those familiar thick waffles were introduced to America at New York’s 1964 World’s Fair.
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The Gin Game Is Magnificent Front Page
A Triumph for James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson
By: - Nov 27th, 2015Treasures of their generation the 90-year-old Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones, now 84, are appearing in a heart warming production of that theatrical old chestnut, D. L. Coburn's "The Gin Game." The energy, wit, charm and humor they convey is inspirational and truly astonishing. This is a play for everyone who appreciates theatre at its very best.
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Charles III Reigns on Broadway Front Page
Dysfunctional Royals
By: - Nov 26th, 2015Now 67, Charles Prince of Wales has a death wish. The feisty British import 'Charles III' suggests what happens when the now 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth finally vacates the throne. This speculative but well reasoned dark fantasy posits that the death of his mother is just the beginning of more trouble for the royals.
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Black Friday Word
Mobs at the Mall
By: - Nov 26th, 2015Pushing away from the table a rush to the mall. Getting a jump on the annual feeding frenzy. Sweaters and socks, cameras and I Phones, perhaps diamonds and cars. Celebrating a child born long ago destined to die for our sins.
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Kick Stars JoAnna Rush Front Page
One Woman Show Off Broadway
By: - Nov 26th, 2015Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s direction allows JoAnna Rush to be unhindered in her mannerisms and movements. The various topics were heartbreaking; a woman’s struggle with trying to be on par with her male colleagues.
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Over the Boulders Word
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Tony Winner Fun Home Front Page
Poignantly In and Out of the Closet
By: - Nov 25th, 2015As the closeted father Bruce, Michael Cerveris won a Tony as the lead in the compelling musical Fun House. The story of his suicide and his coming out in small town Pennsylvania is narrated his his forty something lesbian daughter Alison. She is portrayed at thre age levels by Beth Malone, Emily Skeggs and as young Alison the simply adorable Gabriella Pizzolo.
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Visiting Poland with a Group of Educators Front Page
Sobering Lessons of Nazi Death Camps
By: - Nov 25th, 2015Sandy and Gerry Katz joined a group of educators touring the death camps of Poland. The teachers were engaging in field research as a part of developing their curriculum for teaching WWII history.
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