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Joy Brown | Production Stills
Production stills from the documentary film "Joy Brown”, featuring behind-the-scenes images, and crew in Connecticut, Virginia, and in multi
Feb 29, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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 28, 20236 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,” ...
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Piccirilli: Beyond New York
The legacy of the Priccirilli brothers beyond New York City. London and Harrisburg.
Oct 8, 20237 min read


Exploring the Literary Journey of Julio Cortázar
Rigorously analyzed and unveiled, the 'mystery' of Cortázar finds its true magnitude in this book.
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Edward Thomas Revisited
Edward Thomas was a Renaissance man, and inventor of sorts; he was a tremendous artist with a smile that trascended boundaries and words.
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Evidence of a Myth
With this photo, the old story feels more real now. It's like finding an old family wedding picture. This picture has given me some peace af
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Piccirilli’s Reredos at Saint Paul’s Cathedral
It was within this vibrant backdrop that brothers Furio and Attilio Piccirilli established their presence, setting up a home studio in the h
Sep 15, 20236 min read


Rita Dove: American Poet
The intimacy of the dialogue between Rita Dove and Montes-Bradley camera gives a rare personal insight into Rita Dove....
Aug 11, 20232 min read


New York City and The Piccirilli
Here is New York under the shadows of Carrara and Piccirilli.
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Monuments in Popular Culture
From City Lights to Impractical Jokers | From The Italian Factor, these are some of the stories that will not make it into the final cut...
Aug 10, 20233 min read


In Defense of Monuments in Public Spaces: Beyond the Controversy
In a rapidly changing world, monuments and art in public spaces remain silent witnesses to our shared history. By advocating for their prese
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Contrakultura Documentaries on Latin American Writers by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Contrakultura Films was an effort to produce biographical documentaries on Latin American writers. The production offices were in San...
May 14, 20231 min read


Louis Malle: Docs
"Place de la République" Is deeply thought-provoking piece that examines the complexities of the society we live in.
May 3, 20232 min read


Martin Caparrós
Martin Caparrós is a prominent journalist, writer, and social commentator. Born in Buenos Aires on May 29, 1957, he is widely respected for
Mar 1, 20232 min read


THE PAST REVISITED
In 1971 Deira created a series of paintings collectively known as "Identifications". These paintings mirror tragic political events in...
Nov 25, 20221 min read


DEIRA LOST & FOUND
After the military coup of 1976, Lucy and Ernesto went into exile in Paris where, over many years I developed a close friendship with their
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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