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Reimagining Attilio Piccirilli: A New Face to an Enduring Legacy
For the first time, we can look into the eyes of Attilio Piccirilli—not through a blurred photograph or a worn-out newspaper clipping…
Apr 34 min read
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Michael T. Richman, PhD (1943–2025)
Michael’s devotion to French was not merely academic; it was deeply personal.
Mar 171 min read
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The Piccirilli Factor: Carving a Legacy of Art and Identity in America
Seeing this film was also a stark reminder of how few documentaries there are on skilled craftspeople and artists and more importantly, few
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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Interview Insights with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo
Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.
Jul 27, 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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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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The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
Mar 5, 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 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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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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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....
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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St. Paul's: Looking for Piccirilli
It was a remarkable day today as I found myself stepping into the hallowed grounds of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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The Leonardo: Art for the People
The Leonardo Da Vinci Art School of New York on the Lower East Side opened its doors in 1923. I
Oct 29, 20236 min read
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Civic Virtue
This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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A Different Perspective
My new film explores public monuments through eye-level angles, offering a unique perspective on the work of the Piccirilli brothers
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Omaggio Usa ai Piccirilli. Focus sul New York Times e un film-documentario
Tornano alla ribalta i fratelli scultori massesi che emigrarono negli States. Il regista Montes Bradley è al lavoro e sarà in città per...
Oct 21, 20233 min read
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The Italian Factor' in Greenwich Village
In the midst of bustling streets and joyous festivities, I embark on a unique journey. The documentary in progress, "The Italian Factor," is
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Reviving the Forgotten Artistry of New York's Unsung Heroes: The Piccirilli Brothers
John Freeman Gill's recent New York Times article, "How Six Italian Brothers Shaped the Story of New York,” ...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Piccirilli: Beyond New York
The legacy of the Priccirilli brothers beyond New York City. London and Harrisburg.
Oct 8, 20237 min read
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