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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Kissing the Bleepin’ Blarney Stone Travel
Blessed With the Gift of Gab
By: - Nov 27th, 2013When visiting Ireland it's obligatory to Kiss the Blarney Stone. Which I managed in my own fashion. The Castle is a dump. Better to be a peasant in a cottage with a turf fire than a lord living in that damp pile of stone.
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Wicked in Indy Theatre
At Murat Theatre until December 1
By: - Nov 27th, 2013It is fun to rediscover why the prennial Wicked sustains as one of America's most popular musicals. Through December 1 it is playing at The Murat Theatre in Indianapolis.
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New York Bound, Islip Museum, Long Island Fine Arts
International Book Art Biennial, until December 29, 2013
By: - Nov 26th, 2013Artist and curator, Dorothea Fleiss of East-West Artists, Stuttgart/Germany, has brought exceptional and imaginative works by book artists from around the globe to East Islip, Long Island, New York. 100 pieces are on display by more than 70 artists. They will touch visitors in many different ways.
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Twelve Angry Men Theatre
Pasadena Playhouse to December 1
By: - Nov 26th, 2013Sheldon Epps is a director with a strong personal vision, and he’s been on the mark, more times than he’s missed it. In selecting “12 Angry Menâ€, a play with twelve white characters, he challenges the audience to accept six black actors playing roles written for white characters.
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A Worm in Paul Rudnick's Apple Theatre
Gay Eden Remake at Desert Rose Playhouse
By: - Nov 25th, 2013It may be somewhat funny at times and the actors are working hard to breathe life into a less than stellar plot line, but Paul Rudnick's “The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told†directed by the usually reliable Jim Strait, fails to engage on a couple of levels.
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Venus in Fur in San Diego Theatre
Whipping Up David Ives Play
By: - Nov 24th, 2013Playwright David Ives’ play “Venus in Furâ€, is scheduled to become the most produced play in America during 2013-2014 according to American Theatre magazine that keeps track of such things. Caroline Kinsolving and Jeffrey Meek star in the San Diego Repertory Theatre production though December 8.
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Dublin Pubs Food
Irish Comfort Food
By: - Nov 24th, 2013They say that a seven course gourmet Irish meal consists of a six pack and baked potato. Imagine then our surprise to discover traditional Irish food in cozy Dublin pubs. Washed down, of course, with a fresh pint of Guinness.
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Hindemith and Me Music
Celebrating a Titan of Contemporary Music
By: - Nov 23rd, 2013If I had the means and the energy, I’d organize a festival of some sort. Instead I’m commissioning a Hindemith Bobblehead for my office. Barack Obama has one. So does Oprah, so why not Hindemith? I’m going to stick it on a small pedestal with a plaque that has my favorite Hindemith quote: “There are 12 tones. Treat them carefully.†You gotta love that guy. i
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American Encounters: Genre Painting and Everyday Life Fine Arts
At Atlanta's High Museum Through January 12
By: - Nov 21st, 2013The first installation of the collaboration between the musée du Louvre, the High Museum of Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Terra Foundation for American Art explored the birth of American landscape painting through the works of Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand. American Encounters: Thomas Cole and the Birth of Landscape Painting in America premiered at the Louvre in January 2012.
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2014 Tanglewood Schedule Music
James Taylor Returns July 3 and 4
By: - Nov 21st, 2013The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces the schedule for its 2014 Tanglewood program. Aftar a hiatus last year, as has become traditional, James Taylor returns for the Fourth of July Weekend. On July 5 Renee Fleming will appear on the opening night of the classical program. Popular artists will be announced as they are booked.
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Mira Schendel at Tate Modern Fine Arts
Retrospective of Brazilian Modernist
By: - Nov 20th, 2013While described by critics as the Doyenne of Brazilian modernism the work of Mira Schendel (Zurich, Switzerland, 1919 - São Paulo, 1988) is not well know outside of her adopted country. The Swiss born artist is the subject of a major retrospective at Tate Modern in London through January 19.
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Spiraling Downward: From Minimal to Material Fine Arts
Systems of Abstract Art
By: - Nov 20th, 2013Robert Linsley's New Abstraction has an interesting blog post on the notion of symmetry that got me thinking about several of the artists that he mentioned and an earlier blog on Stella who is his “main man†in Modern painting.
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2014 Whitney Biennial Fine Arts
Museum Announces Participating Artists
By: - Nov 20th, 2013Yet again controversy surrounds who's in and who's out with the release of the list of artists selected for the 2014 Whitney Biennial. To stir the pot this time three outside curators will be given one floor each of the museum. With no compromises that will ensure the individual taste of the designated curators. The museum's curators will advise on the installations.
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Ana Mendieta at London's Hayward Gallery Fine Arts
Outstanding Among Feminist Museum Exhibitions
By: - Nov 19th, 2013For a variety of social and political motivations the majority of modern and contemporary museum level exhibitions we viewed recently in Dulin and London featured feminist reclamation projects for women artists of varying degrees of obscurity. Of these the large restrospective of work by the Cuban artist Ana Mendieta at Hayward Gallery required no PC underpinnings. Her work clobbered us with its primal power and originality.
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Newport Jazz Festival to Celebrate 60th Music
Greetings From Its Founder George Wein
By: - Nov 19th, 2013I’ve been producing the Newport Jazz Festival since 1954 and I'm proud to announce that the festival will be celebrating its 60th anniversary on August 1 - 3, 2014. This may be the first time you're hearing from me personally, but I know I've met many of you festival-goers while riding around on my golf-cart, known as the "Wein Machine." It's always great to talk with fellow jazz-lovers.
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Ladykillers Revived in the West End Fine Arts
Reconfiguring the Classic Alec Guinnss Comedy
By: - Nov 18th, 2013We opted to end a run of theatre in Dublin and London on a light note. Ladykillers in the West End was as warm and soothing as a nice cup of tea. The wonderfully crafted play was as richly satifying as the indelible classic 1955 film, released by Ealing Studios, which specialised in those wonderful, now iconic comedies.
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Émilie La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight Theatre
WAM Production of Lauren Gunderson Play
By: - Nov 17th, 2013The approach of this WAM production of Émilie La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight by Lauren Gunderson has the twist of "Let us now praise not so famous women and trash men." The guy in this case is no less than Voltaire, her lover and collaborator, portrayed as a clown and misogynist. PC aside this is an enjoyable evening of theatre on the Mark St. Germain Stage in Pittsfield through November 24.
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The Pride By Alexi Kaye Campbell Theatre
London Revival of 2008 Award Winnng Gay Drama
By: - Nov 16th, 2013The lobby of the revival of the 2008 gay themed play The Pride is plastered with pull quotes from five star reviews. The play has also won a ton of awards. On the strength of that lavish praise was saw this London play. It proved to be more disappointing than bad. The audience, however, often responded to humor and poignancy that eluded me.
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Matilda Soars in London's West End Theatre
Olivier and Tony Winning Musical Also on Broadway
By: - Nov 15th, 2013Having won a remarkable seven Olivier Awards the musical Matilda was restaged in New York. There it won a modest four Tonys. It is the current toast of Broadway. Surrounded by kids of all ages we caught a Saturday matinee in London's West End. Rarely have we been more delighted.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Theatre
Best Play in London’s West End Reopensin June
By: - Nov 14th, 2013With rave reviews and multiple awards, including seven Oliviers (the British equivalenbt of Tonys), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime may be the most original, galvanic and influential play of this century on either side of the pond. The only real question is when this magnificent production, the hottest ticket in London, will make its way to Broadway. Until then hop a plane.
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Corelli and the Elevator Music
Exploring Musical Ups and Downs
By: - Nov 14th, 2013Go for it. What would you say has been the most important invention over the past five hundred years or so? The automobile? Nuclear power? The microchip? Sliced bread? My vote…(drum roll)…the elevator!
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George Brant's Grounded Theatre
NY Premiere at Page 73 Productions
By: - Nov 14th, 2013Page 73 Productions, now in its 16th year premiering the next generation of American playwrights – who have included Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes, Drama Desk Award winner Sam Hunter, New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award recipient Dan LeFranc, and more – will present the New York premiere of George Brant’s gripping new play GROUNDED, directed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Ken Rus Schmoll (TELEPHONE, A MAP OF VIRTUE) and starring Hannah Cabell (3C, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS opposite Frank Langella). Previews begin on January 8 at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street) in Manhattan.
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Shakespeare and Elizabeth I: The Reality Show Theatre
Theater for the New City Nov. 29 to Dec. 15
By: - Nov 14th, 2013Theater for the New City presents Phoebe Legere's "Shakespeare and Elizabeth I: The Reality Show," a very funny musical about love, war, espionage and creative genius. The play, directed by Zen Mansley, portrays the courtiers, scientists, artists, intellectuals, poets and ladies of Elizabeth's Court. The theatre is located at 155 First Ave., at E. 10th Street in New York City.
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38th Humana Festival of New American Plays Theatre
Actors Theatre of Louisville February 26–April 6
By: - Nov 14th, 2013The Humana Festival of New American Plays is now in its 38th year. The American Theatre Critics Association will meet and participate in the Lousiville, Kentucky event.
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Tina Packer to Direct Henry VIII Theatre
The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University
By: - Nov 13th, 2013The founding artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, Tina Packer, will direct the Bard's rarely presented Henry VIII for Actor's Shakespeare Project. It was run in Boston at The Modern Theatre of Suffolk University from December 11 through January 5.
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