Steve Hauk
Steve Hauk | |
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| Born | Stephen T. Hauk January 1943 |
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| Notable works | Steinbeck: The Untold Stories, The Floating Hat |
| Spouse | Nancy Hauk (deceased) |
| Children | Amy Hauk, Anne Hauk |
Steve Hauk (born January 1943) is an American journalist, writer, playwright, and gallery owner, renowned for his diverse contributions to the arts and literature. Hauk is particularly noted for his exploration of early California art and his literary endeavors that often intersect with the world of fine arts.
Journalism and Writing
Hauk began his career in journalism, covering a wide array of topics and interviewing notable figures such as Muhammad Ali, Paul Newman, Dame Judith Anderson, and Pope John Paul II. His coverage of Pope John Paul II's visit to the Monterey Peninsula on September 17, 1987, for the Monterey Herald newspaper was particularly noteworthy.[1] As a writer, he has authored several plays and books, focusing on historical figures and artists.
Contributions to Art and Literature
Hauk co-curated the National Steinbeck Center’s inaugural art exhibition, “This Side of Eden – Images of Steinbeck’s California.” He has written extensively on John Steinbeck,[2] including his book Steinbeck: The Untold Stories [3] and the play Eden Armed. He wrote essays on California art including Warren Chang[4], Steinbeck's California images, [5], film about Monterey painting community [6].
Playwriting
His play The Floating Hat[7] explores the unique and dynamic relationship between Charlie Chaplin and the deaf-mute artist Granville Redmond. The play delves into their friendship, contrasting temperaments, and artistic collaboration. Fortune's Way, or Notes on Art for Catholics (and Others) is another significant work by Hauk. Hauk's other plays include Reflections of an American Mossad and A Mild Concussion – the Rapid Rise and Long Fall of an Idealistic Computer Genius.
Hauk Fine Arts
Together with Nancy, Hauk founded Hauk Fine Arts in Pacific Grove, California. The gallery specializes in early California art and the art of the Monterey Peninsula.[8]
Legacy and Impact
Steve Hauk's diverse career and contributions to the arts have significantly impacted the appreciation of early California art and the legacy of figures like John Steinbeck and E. Charlton Fortune.
Personal Life
Steve Hauk was born in January 1943. He married Nancy Burtch Hauk (1944-2016) of St. Louis, Missouri.[9] She was deeply involved in the arts and education, contributing significantly to their shared passion for art and literature. The couple had two children, Amy and Anne Hauk.
References
- ^ a b Hauk, Steve (September 17, 1987). "Coverage of Pope John Paul II's Visit to the Monterey Peninsula". Monterey Herald.
- ^ a b Hauk, Steve; Ray, William (Fall 2017). "A 2001 Letter from Thom Steinbeck to Stephen L. Hauk". The Steinbeck Review. 14 (2): 201–206.
- ^ a b Hauk, Steve (2017). Steinbeck: The Untold Stories. Santa Clara, California: Steinbeck Now.
- ^ a b Chang, Warren; Valenti, Thomas; Ginsburg, Max; Hauk, Steve (2012). Warren Chang: Narrative Paintings. Santa Cruz, California: Flesk Publications.
- ^ a b Leach, Patricia; Hauk, Steve; Wilson, Rob (1998). This Side of Eden: Images of Steinbeck's California. Salinas, California: National Steinbeck Center.
- ^ a b Steve Rosen, Terri Debono, Steve Hauk, Jack Lemmon (1991). Time Captured in Paintings: The Monterey Legacy (VHS). Monterey, California: Monterey Museum of Art.
- ^ a b Steve Hauk. "The Floating Hat". Traditional Fine Arts Organization.
- ^ a b Artnet Galleries Team (November 8, 2017). "artnet Asks: Author and Gallery Owner Steve Hauk on Fiction and Legacy". Artnet.
- ^ a b Administrative Team (August 1, 2016). "Nancy Hauk, Popular Pacific Grove Visual Artist, Mourned". Steinbeck Now.