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The Rockefeller Center and Piccirilli | Watch Video
The murals designed by Attilio for the Rockefeller Center represent a continuation of the modernist style he cultivated.
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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The Apotheosis of Democracy: A Historical Insight
In the following sequence, an excerpt from The Italian Factor, a film in progress, Bill Sherman and Michele Cohen.
May 30, 20242 min read
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The Piccirilli Brothers: Master Designers and Carvers of Riverside Church
The Piccirilli Brothers' most remarkable contribution to New York is probably the 350 stone and 150 wood carvings they created for Riverside
May 17, 20243 min read
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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
May 10, 20241 min read
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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
May 6, 20242 min read
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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…
May 5, 20241 min read
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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...
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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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.
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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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.
Apr 20, 20242 min read
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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...
Apr 13, 20242 min read
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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.
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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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
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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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...
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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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
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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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
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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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.
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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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.
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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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
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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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...
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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