The Italian Factor 2/4

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Exploring the Art of Collaboration in Sculpture: A Conversation with Bill Sherman

Join us for a look into the work we're creating in the Editing Room. In this brief excerpt from the sequences pertaining to The City Beautif

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Lehman College and Beyond: A presentation of The Italian Factor in the Bronx

Took the 4-train from Brooklyn heading to the Bronx. The ride to Lehman College took a little over an hour

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Statues Competing at Times Square with Multimillion Dollar Billboards.

I am struck by the enduring presence of many of the statues from their era, each competing for the ever-shrinking space…

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Exploring the Legacy of the Piccirilli Brothers in Mott Haven: A Sculptural Masterpiece in the Bronx

NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM | The Mott Heaven, once home to the Piccirilli Marble Carving Studio, is a part of the South Bronx that...

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Attilio Piccirilli at the MET

During last week's short visit to the MET I had the opportunity to recapture Fragilina, one of several idealized female nudes by Piccirilli.

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From Fairfield to Manhattan with The Italian Factor

The recent presentation of "The Italian Factor" at Fairfield University marked a significant step forward in our filmmaking journey.

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Apotheosis of Democracy

As I finalize the script for "The Italian Factor", I'm faced with the challenging task of selecting from the numerous remarkable...

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The Leonardo da Vinci Art School in New York Among the First Casualties of War.

The Leonardo, as it was affectionately known, opened its doors in 1924 with an inclusive, tuition-free platform.

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A visit to Fantiscritti Marble Cave

A visual tour through the Marble Cave of Fantiscritti in Carrara. From The Italian Factor by Eduardo Montes-Bradley

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Montes-Bradley in Massa-Carrara

Mayor Francesco Persiani, together with the Culture Assessor Monica Bertoneri, the library director Susanna Dal Porto...

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The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires

Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.

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Riverside Church | Western Façade

Preliminary study of architectural details by the Piccirilli Brothers on the western façade of the Riverside Church in New York City. Photos

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Getulio Piccirilli: A Leading Figure

In the annals of the Piccirilli family, hailing from Massa-Carrara, it was Getulio, the youngest among six siblings, who diligently steered

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The Riverside Church

The Piccirilli Brothers dedicated three consecutive years to design and execute more than 500 decorations for the Riverside Church.

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The MET has made a significant stride in recognizing the work of the Piccirilli Brothers.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has recently made a significant stride in recognizing the remarkable work of the Piccirilli Brothers.

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The Leonardo da Vinci Art School

In 1923, Attilio Piccirilli co-founded with Onorio Ruotolo the Leonardo da Vinci Art School. The Leonardo, as it was affectionally known, wa

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Furio’s Seal: A Gallery of Events

NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - As I move forward cataloging the Piccirilli works for The Italian Factor, a documentary film currently in...

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Christopher Columbus is Dead

NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - KILLING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IS AS POLITICALLY CORRECT TODAY AS IT WAS FOR THE KU KLUX KLAN A CENTURY AGO....

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The Morgan Library and Museum

The attribution of the lionesses guarding The Morgan Library and Museum's entrance has long been a speculation topic. Despite suggestions on

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St. Barts: Exploring The Piccirilli

The work of the Piccirilli brothers in the facade and interior of Saint Barts Church in New York City is a fascinating experience, consideri