Arts Fuse Editor

Book Review: Ned Beauman’s Unconventional “Glow”

March 6, 2015
Posted in , ,

Glow is a witty, accessible, but at times overly ambitious journey through the world of exotic drugs, the chemistry of romance, and the insidious effects of globalization.

Book Review: Colm Tóibin On Elizabeth Bishop

March 5, 2015
Posted in , ,

In some essential and large way, novelist Colm Tóibin gets Elizabeth Bishop right.

Dance Review: Where Minimalism Went

March 4, 2015
Posted in , ,

Minimalism doesn’t make narrative or emotional demands. It shows you a surface, and if there’s anything below the surface, you draw your own conclusions.

Fuse Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week

March 1, 2015
Posted in , ,

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, music, dance, and author events for the coming week.

Book Review: “Medieval Christianity” — All Too Human

February 28, 2015
Posted in , ,

Harvard Divinity School professor Kevin Madigan’s scholarly but always compelling exposition of the evolution of the church will spark introspection among practicing Christians.

Dance Review: Boston Ballet — A Respectable “Lady of the Camellias”

February 28, 2015
Posted in , ,

What I didn’t see opening night was passion. The characters, all living on the edge of respectability, are comfortable in their own world, but as individuals most of them don’t assert themselves.

Visual Arts Review: “Artist Textiles — Picasso to Warhol” When Cloth Became Art

February 26, 2015
Posted in , ,

The fascinating exhibition Artist Textiles: Picasso to Warhol traces the history of 20th century art in textiles.

Book Review: “Curtains?” — Grim But Valuable Truths about the Future of the Arts in America.

February 24, 2015
Posted in , ,

Curtains? is not entirely satisfying, but I’ll give Michael M. Kaiser points for honesty, clarity, and for not dodging uncomfortable truths.

Fuse Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week

February 22, 2015
Posted in , ,

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, music, dance, and author events for the coming week.

Dance Preview: Compagnie Shantala Shivalingappa at the ICA

February 21, 2015
Posted in , ,

The Boston debut of internationally-acclaimed classical Indian dance performer Shantala Shivalingappa.

Recent Posts

Popular Posts

Categories

Archives