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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Divine Word
Pay to Play on Bourbon Street
By: - Apr 02nd, 2015On the road looking for adventure the wild ones hit Bourbon Street. Grope in the dark until the bloke hit the ropes.
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Anne Carson's Antigonick Theatre
At Chicago's Sideshow Theatre
By: - Apr 02nd, 2015Time and measurement are of the essence in Sideshow Theatre's new production of Anne Carson's Antigonick, described as freely translated from Sophocles' original Antigone.
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Born in Freedom Expression in Metal and Stone Travel
Alan Houser Sculptures at Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale
By: - Apr 02nd, 2015The celebrated Phoenician Resort, nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, houses a multi-million dollar art collection, the stars of which are eleven large-scale pieces by renowned Native American sculptor Allan Houser.
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Cannibalizing Tennessee Williams Theatre
Performances and Events in New Orleans
By: - Apr 01st, 2015The conference of the American Theatre Critics Association overlapped and interacted with the 29th annual Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival. David Kaplan the curator of the Provinctown Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival was on hand to direct a co production of the "Hotel Plays." September will mark the 10th anniversary of the Provincetown event.
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OBERON for April & May Theatre
Second Stage for A.R.T.
By: - Apr 01st, 2015OBERON, the American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) second stage and club theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, announces all the offerings to be presented at OBERON during the months of April and May, in addition to the previously announced productions, including Visiting Artists, Artists in Residence, and Usual Suspects.
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New Orleans Theatre After Katrina Theatre
ATCA and Tennessee Williams Conference and Festival
By: - Mar 31st, 2015The annual conference of the American Theatre Critics Association was recently held in New Orleans. It overlapped and interacted with Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival. In addition to panels and dialogues there were a number of insightful performances. In another report we will focus on Williams.
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Hail Washington Wine
What If He Hadn't Returned to Mt. Vernon
By: - Mar 31st, 2015In the New Orleans Museum of Art we were surprised and amused by a rather imperial bust of George Washington by the Italian sculptor Giuseppi Caracchi. Imagine if Washington had founded a dynasty as well as a nation!
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Bethel Word
Down on Max Yasgur's Farm
By: - Mar 23rd, 2015We made it back stage to hang out with musicians. Press perks with a surprising twist.
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On the Beach Word
Live Sex Shows in Copenhagen
By: - Mar 23rd, 2015The porn film I Am Curious Yellow was all the rage when I visited Copenhagen on the cheap. A tourist attraction featured an expensive live sex show . Our group went but I opted for another night of ballet. Seems I didn't miss much.
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Harry Bikes Word
Rolling Stone Smear Job
By: - Mar 22nd, 2015With an introduction from my "friend" William J. Cardoso, AKA Dr. Gonzo, David Felton of Rolling Stone knocked on my door. In a story on Mel Lyman and Fort Hill he smeared me as Harry Bikes. I caught up with him in LA.
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Son et Lumiere Word
Midnight Spectacle at Versailles
By: - Mar 22nd, 2015At the memorable Bal a Versailles debutante Josephine was presented. Little sister Pi, responding to pomp and circumstance, wore her unique and humorous crown jewels.
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Oedipus El Rey in San Diego Theatre
Repertory Theatre’s Lyceum Stage
By: - Mar 22nd, 2015“Oedipus El Rey†is a very impressive production that performs on San Diego Repertory Theatre’s Lyceum stage and runs through March 29, 2015. When a Chicano Oedipus, once out of prison, challenges the barrio order and sets himself above the rules, we follow the arc of his fall, and see him accept his fate.
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Dirty Snow Word
Winter's Charm Long Gone
By: - Mar 22nd, 2015First snow this year at Thanksgiving. Early warning of brutal record breaking winter. Huge mounds now ugly with dirt slowly melting.
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Birth of Gonzo Word
Launch of the Word
By: - Mar 22nd, 2015While relating a lively tale with animation I uttered "It was gonzo man. Total gonzo." Bill Cardoso asked what it meant and subsequently claimed it as his own. This is the true story of the birth of gonzo.
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Bob Fowler Word
Ersatz Source and CI
By: - Mar 22nd, 2015The ersatz source Bob Fowler and everyman popped up in stories as a gonzo cabal and pact. Pioneering misinformation now all too ubiquitous in the media and government.
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Amigos Word
Mark of Zorro in the Berkshires
By: - Mar 21st, 2015Gulliver waking to discover being tied down by Lilliputians. Big city hipsters playing musical chairs in the Berkshires.
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Bistro Word
An American in Paris with Attitude
By: - Mar 21st, 2015Rafael asked where I had dined in the Marais near his loft. At the bistro around the corner. He was astonished. It's impossible to get a reservation. Not really I replied. I just walked in and demanded to be seated. You have to know how to talk to French women of a certain age. An American in Paris.
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Chateau de Paraza Word
Harvest Time in Minervois
By: - Mar 21st, 2015The Romanian/ German artist, Dorothea Fleiss, invited Astrid and me to join her for a wee- long artists residence in the ancient village of Paraza along the Canal du Midi. It was hosted by Werner and Christine prominent members of the now multi-national community. We stayed within walking distance in the guest house of the artist Dirk and his wife Mireilla. There was round the clock work punctuated by home cooked meals, dialogue and song. There was a final exhibition at the local gallery next to the canal. I gave a speech and then was rushed to the hospital.
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Samson Word
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Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Theatre
Unicorn and Colonial Schedule
By: - Mar 20th, 2015The Berkshire Theatre group announces shows at the Unicorn in Stockbridge and the Colonial in Pittsfield. There are world premieres included.
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Michael Conforti Director of Clark Art Insitiute Fine Arts
Retires As of August 31, 2015
By: - Mar 19th, 2015Recently the Clark Art Institute completed a $145 million expansion and renovation following the master plan of Tadao Ando. Now 69 the director Michael Conforti will retire this summer following 20 years in Williamstown. Widely regarded as one of America's finest mid size regional museums on his watch the endowment grew from $128 million to $357 million.
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Dakoto Formerly Dakota in Pittsfield Food
From an A to O No
By: - Mar 18th, 2015The Dakota was a popular destination for Pittsfield diners. It closed last summer, underwent extensive renovation, and has reopened as Dakoto. As the Pit Bulls discovered during a recent lunch more has changed than the last vowel in the name of the now Asian themed steak house. The upgrade seems more like a setback. Most of all we missed that snarling, stuffed bear that amusingly greeted diners. The new decor is spotless but enervating.
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A Rite at Williams ’62 Center Dance
Bill T. Jones/ Arne Zane Company and Siti Company
By: - Mar 18th, 2015On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Stravinsky/ Nijinsky The Rite of Spring in 1913 the Bill T. Jones/ Arne Zane Company collaborated with Siti Company to create a deconstruction A Rite. Last night the powerful and revolutionary piece was performed at the '62 Center of Williams College. What caused an audience to riot a century ago was met with polite and enthusiastic applause.
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Irish Spring Word
Mom's Favorite a Boiled Dinner
By: - Mar 17th, 2015All in one pot Mom's favorite a boiled dinner. Thinking of her today during lunch of corned beef and cabbage celebrating St. Paddy's Day.
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Luck of the Non Irish Word
Wearing Pale Green
By: - Mar 17th, 2015On St. Patrick's Day everyone is Irish. Except to the Irish.
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