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THE JOURNAL
A DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER'S BLOG
NEW YORK CHARLOTTESVILLE VALENCIA
FEATURE ESSAY
The numbers do not fully absorb. As of this writing, 1,783 cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Among them, 46 have been completely erased. The Ministry of Culture counts 346 artists and 132 media workers dead. PEN Ukraine had already reached 102 cultural figures killed by the end of 2024, and the count has not stopped. These are not collateral casualties. They are the point.
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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…
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Apr 3, 20254 min read
Michael T. Richman, PhD (1943–2025)
Michael’s devotion to French was not merely academic; it was deeply personal.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Mar 17, 20251 min read
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
Lisa Ackerman
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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...
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Apr 11, 20244 min read
The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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...
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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....
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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
Heritage Film Project
Oct 29, 20236 min read
Civic Virtue
This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.
Heritage Film Project
Oct 27, 20233 min read
A Different Perspective
My new film explores public monuments through eye-level angles, offering a unique perspective on the work of the Piccirilli brothers
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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...
Heritage Film Project
Oct 21, 20233 min read
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
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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,” ...
Heritage Film Project
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Piccirilli: Beyond New York
The legacy of the Priccirilli brothers beyond New York City. London and Harrisburg.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Oct 8, 20237 min read
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