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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Mass MoCA’s Phase Three Renovations Fine Arts
Major Artists Chosen for Long-term Installations
By: - Nov 16th, 2014On November 17 Mass MoCA announces plans for the renovation and programming of 130,000 square feet of industrial space as the final phase of development for its North Adams campus. Planned to open in 2016 the museum must match a state grant for $25.4 million. Works from the estates of Robert Rauchenberg and Louise Bourgeoise will be on view in addition to installations by Laurie Anderson, Jenny Holzer, James Turrell and Gunnar Schoenbeck.
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Coney Island Word
Riding the Ambulance
By: - Nov 16th, 2014An intern on call round the clock Mom took naps in her uniform. When the bell rang there were minutes to hop in the ambulance. At Coney Island Hospital she saw it all from drowning victims to mob hits.
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Sicilian Doctor Word
An Offer He Refused
By: - Nov 16th, 2014As a young Sicilian doctor in Brooklyn he might have become a made man. Late at night he refused.
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Gypsy Word
Delivered but Didn't Collect
By: - Nov 16th, 2014During the Great Depression now and then Dad made house calls. Like delivering a Gypsy baby in a Brooklyn storefront.
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Undocumented Word
Seizing the American Dream
By: - Nov 15th, 2014The Republicans are outraged. With executive power Obama is spoiling the well. Cutting a deal for millions of the undocumented. Like my Sicilian grandfather Andrea. His nine children, including my father, were born as American citizens. Now others will have that opportunity.
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Water & Earth : A Call to Protect Fragile Ecosystems Fine Arts
At Gallery 51 in North Adams, MA
By: - Nov 15th, 2014The exhibition's curators, Julia Morgan-Leamon and Sarah Sutro, have brought together ten national and international artists, who are committed in their work to affect the environment and preserve our ecology by producing works that are mindful and attempt to encourage the visitor to live with care. The individual works are beautifully made and thoughtfully presented. It is a cohesive exhibition, well worth seeing - at Gallery 51, North Adams, MA, until November 30th, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
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The Getty Center Cost $1.3 Billion Fine Arts
Destination for 1.3 Million Annual Visitors
By: - Nov 14th, 2014Recently we were among the 1.3 million annual visitors to the Getty Center in California. The Richard Meier designed complex opened in 1997 at a cost of some $1.3 billion. While spectacular in scale and cliff top site the museum is oddly generic displaying a thin permanent collection with a handful of very expensive acquisitions through some curatorial hanky panky.
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Three Current Films Film
Gone Girl, St. Vincent and CitizenFour
By: - Nov 14th, 2014In today’s world of $100 and $200 million dollar budgets, filmmakers only get one or maybe two shots at it. Thus, the “safe†and less risky films are what’s being produced and screened. It’s a “Hobson’s Choice†dilemma.
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Disruptive Innovation Word
God as a California Genius with a Garage Band
By: - Nov 14th, 2014The Poet Laureate of Martha's Vineyard and distinguished journalist Arnie Reisman takes a fresh look at the muth of Creation. In this take God is a California genius with a garage band including Adam on guitar, Eve for vocals and the Snake on drums.
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Tanglewood 2015 Music
Let the Games Begin
By: - Nov 13th, 2014Here is the run down on the 2015 Tanglewood Season. Clip and save.
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Silence Word
Taking the Heat
By: - Nov 13th, 2014As a rookie at the Herald Traveler I got dusted up. My mentor, Ian Forman, gave me sound advice that still sticks with me.
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The Chosen by Aaron Posner Theatre
Season Opener for CV REP Rancho Mirage
By: - Nov 13th, 2014“The Chosen†swoops into the audience’s heart and neatly captures the essence of Potok’s affecting human message of hope. Even in a diverse and secular America of 310 million citizens, every culture and every religion has the ability to leave the “old world†of European Jewry behind and blend into the “new world†of America, and still remain true to one’s Jewish traditions.
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Squam Day Word
Annual Chowder Race
By: - Nov 13th, 2014A highlight of summer was the annual Chowder Race hosted by the Annisquam Yacht Club. It started at noon with delicious cxhowder quaintly served in tin pans with a fresh plain donut stuck on the handle. Then the fleet set sail for the open sea.
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Nightcrawler by Dan Gilroy Film
Creepy Performance Jake Gyllenhaal
By: - Nov 12th, 2014During an evening of suspense Tony Gilroy showed a clip from Nightcrawler. It was a film wrtten and directed by his brother Dan. It was fun to see how that scene developed in the arc of a grim but fascinating film.
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Pre Med Word
It Came to Blows
By: - Nov 12th, 2014It was assumed that I would go to med school. At the end of freshman year I had other ideas.
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Elvis Word
Teenager in Love
By: - Nov 12th, 2014During rare intervals of peace Dad let me borrow his car. What a sweet ride.
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Cigars Word
Taxing Situation
By: - Nov 12th, 2014Our family trip to Europe almost went up in smoke passing through French customs.
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See Section Word
Birth on a Hot Summer Night
By: - Nov 12th, 2014Dad was tired on that hot summer night in the 1950s. He asked me to drive him to the hospital.
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Streetcleaner Word
When the Wind Blows
By: - Nov 11th, 2014On a streetcorner in Rome, waiting to cross, Dad and I encounted Italian labor. It explains why nothing gets done.
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Barge Word
Sketching Alfresco
By: - Nov 11th, 2014While we explored the sites Dad would take his sketch pad and wander off. In Venice that led to a chance adventure.
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Abstract Expressionist Arshile Gorky Fine Arts
Exploring Boston/ Watertown Armenian Heritage
By: - Nov 11th, 2014Arshile Gorky painted several portraits of himself with his mother. They were based on a precious photograph. She died during the Armenian Genocide. The child emigrated to America and grew up in the Boston/ Watertown Armenian community. The artist, Martin Mugar, discusses family tradition and his Armenian heritage as it relates to the early years and art education of the seminal abstract expressionist.
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Lilli Taylor and Nick Flynn Film
Lunch Chat at Williams Inn
By: - Nov 10th, 2014During the recent Williamstown Film Festival Diane Pearlman and Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative hosted a lunch at the Williams Inn. It featured independent film star, Lilli Taylor, and her husband, Nick Flynn, a poet, essayist and author of three books of memoirs. Williams College professor, Jim Shepard, led the dialogue.
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Tony’s Sombrero: Mexican Restaurant Food
Ersatz Burrito in Williamstown
By: - Nov 10th, 2014A quick burrito at Tony's Sombrero before a movie in Williamstown seemed like a great idea. Wrong. What an utter disaster. Particularly returning from several weeks of authentic Mexican food in the Southwest.
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Like Sunday, Like Rain by Frank Whaley Film
Breakout at Williamstown Film Festival
By: - Nov 10th, 2014Actor/ writer/ director Frank Whaley took seven years to develop Like Sunday, Like Rain. Screened on Sunday morning at the annual Williamstown Film Festival it proved to be the diamond in the rough, small and gleaming gem that scored big time with an appreciative audience. In this case the best film of the festival was saved for last.
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Tony Gilroy Master of Suspense Film
Bourne Creator at Mass Moca/ WFF
By: - Nov 08th, 2014In a two hour presentation of clips from Bourne, his and other classic suspense films, Tony Gilroy presented a master’s class on state of the art filmmaking for an enthralled audience at the Hunter Center of Mass MoCA. The event which was hosted by artistic director, Steve Lawson, with the artist Stephen Hannock, an Oscar winner, as discussant, was a highlight of the 16th annual Williamstown Film Festival.
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