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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Up and Down Word
That's life
By: - Jan 09th, 2015The art historian Carl Chiarenza has a few lines on elevators as a metaphor for life.
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The Elevator Not Taken Word
A Contrarian Poem
By: - Jan 08th, 2015Back in December during an e mail exchange Jonas pronounced that elevators are not an appropriate subject for poetry. I mentioned this in an e mail blast posting one that attempted to include life's ups and downs both mechanical and spiritual. After much coaxing here is one from Jonas. He states "herewith is my attempt to write a poem on the subject of elevators. As you can see, it seems I can’t get beyond the first line. Congratulations to those who could and did."
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The Circle and Difret Film
Two Foreign Films
By: - Jan 06th, 2015“The Circle†(Der Kreisâ€), is Switzerland’s Official submission for the 87th Academy Awards, come February 2015. “Difretâ€, an Ethiopian film dealing with the vexing ancient tribal custom of child-bride abduction in its rural areas, is executive produced by Angelina Jolie whose celebrity raises the stakes in drawing attention to the issue.
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Correggio in Parma Word
Let There Be Light
By: - Jan 06th, 2015If you plan to visit Italian churches bring along a strong flashlight. Often you have to pay to see the masterpieces. Then for just three minutes. That was the case in Parma on a mandate to see the dome by Correggio.
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Warhol's Art Alive and Well Fine Arts
Update of Foundation Activities and Generosity
By: - Jan 06th, 2015After giving away more than 50,000 artworks by Andy Warhol and making approximately a quarter of a billion dollars in cash grants, the Warhol Foundation is now approaching its 30th anniversary with a renewed focus on grant-making programs, as seen in the grassroots activity it is seeding through Common Field and the exhibitions resulting from its last round of gifts.
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Elevators in The Key of E Word
Elevates and Elates
By: - Jan 05th, 2015The long time publisher of Provincetown Arts Magazine chimes in on our Elevator Poems contest in the Key of E. Note the unusual form of his verse.
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Behind Closed Doors Word
Sweet Smell of Success
By: - Jan 05th, 2015In the business district workers, traders and bankers share the confines of elevators in tall office buildings. For some this is a metaphor for the unchecked greed of capitalism. The merry prankster pursues a simple but effective form of organic urban guerrilla warfare. The trick is escaping the blast in the nick of time.
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Good Elevator Bad Elevator Word
Mixed Feelings
By: - Jan 05th, 2015In an equivalent of fear of flying Lisa Avery has complex memories of the functionality as well as apprehension of taking elevators.
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First Ride Word
A Rappel Down the Memory Chain
By: - Jan 05th, 2015The Haitian born J.M. Robert Henriquez recalls his first ride as a child growing up in Port-au-Prince. It occurred in the Presidential Palace the only building on the island at that time with elevators. He was a companion to the son of the president.
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Lunch Travel
Catching Up
By: - Jan 04th, 2015Decades slip by. Meeting for lunch not just nostalgia.
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Lizard King Word
Adonis Went to Paris to Die
By: - Jan 04th, 2015After he exposed himself on stage in Florida the career of Jim Morrison tanked. He died in a bathtub in Paris. His grave continues to be a shrine attracting a daily stream of visitors. I witnessed this during Spring Break some years ago.
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Kiss Word
On the Bus
By: - Jan 04th, 2015Pretty and smart Sheliah Murphy was always one step ahead of me. On the bus I made my move and paid the price.
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Race Week Word
Splitting Tacks in Marblehead
By: - Jan 04th, 2015Every class of boats came from the North Shore to compete during Marblehead Race Week. There were parties on the porch of the Corinthian and car pools to take us back and forth. Then a storm came that tested our seamanship. It came down to a grudge match with Bobby my best friend and bitter opponent.
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Paternoster - Old European Elevators Word
A Poem in English and German
By: - Jan 03rd, 2015You may as well pray and wish to complete a 'Paternoster-Ride' unharmed. Accidents happened - to grown ups! As children we considered it great fun and sneaked into one of the tall office buildings in the city, where we stayed on for a long time or until a super chased us out....
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Jules Olitski Word
Odd Encounters
By: - Jan 03rd, 2015I drove to Vermont in my quirky Alpha Romeo to meet the artist Jules Olitski. He gave me the bum's rush as Clement Greenberg was about to arrive. Later at the Ritz he downed a bottle of scotch as we discussed his exhibitions at the MFA.
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Yoko Ono Word
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz
By: - Jan 03rd, 2015There were mixed emotions about meeting the artist and musician, Yoko Ono, the notorious woman said to have broken up the Beatles. Over tea in the soft afternoon light I took pictures as we spoke intimately of her work and life with John. With warmth, insight and charm my resistance melted with depth and compassion.
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A Hedonist’s Guide to Louisville Travel
Hotels, Restaurants, and Cocktails
By: - Jan 02nd, 2015The New York critic Edward Rubin arrived early for the Humana Theatre Festival in Louisville Kentucky. He was then joined by other members of the American Theatre Critics Association. He keeps extensive journals of everything he sees and experiences from performances through gourmet meals. Here is part one of an overview of a week in Louisville. It's a clip and save piece for anyone with plans to visit the vibrant and gracious city.
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Callback Theatre
Parts Unknown
By: - Jan 01st, 2015When Arnie Reisman was our editor at Boston After Dark my friend Larry Stark covered theatre. That was the 1960s and he's still at it. For the New Year he sent this story now posted with his permission.
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Recap Word
Loss and Gain
By: - Jan 01st, 2015The NFL wool cap was a bargain at just a buck. Wrong logo got ragged on for losing team.
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Pearl Diving Word
Low Tide Archaeology
By: - Jan 01st, 2015Working as a waiter was a total bust. Never learned to serve or suck up. It was better in the kitchen but long hours on busy weekends.
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January Word
Looking Forward and Back
By: - Dec 30th, 2014Janus the two faced Roman god looking forward and back in time. It's all relative compared to what?
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Tack Word
Not Following the Fleet
By: - Dec 29th, 2014Bobby had the fastest Fishboat. The fleet followed him around the course with the real competition for second and third. Playing to win we took the other tack.
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Cooper-Hewitt Museum: 21st Century Design Focus Design
New York Smithsonian Museum Reopens
By: - Dec 28th, 2014In its new, enlarged, and enhanced space, The Cooper-Hewitt Museum has increased its ability to present provocative and compelling perspectives on design. At its best, this museum pays homage to design as if it was great art: visitors are infused with delight and a sense of wonder by what design was, is, and what it means in our lives.
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Pasta Word
Emergency Rations
By: - Dec 27th, 2014During the war we had ration cards for butter, meat, coffee and sugar. In the invent of bombing or invasion Dad has a strategy for survival.
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Bear Word
Nature in the Berkshires
By: - Dec 27th, 2014Our home in Adams is surrounded by woods on two side with a view across several acres and a farm house to Mt. Greylock. We have regular encountyers with wild life and critters. In clujdingh a bear cub that came knocking at my studio door.
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