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The divine role of sculpture
Charles Baudelaire and the role of sculpture. Salon de Paris, 1859
Jul 15, 20232 min read
Attilio Piccirilli and Italy in 1876
A portrait of Attilio Piccirilli from 1876 caught my eye and captured my imagination. What was Italy like in 1876.
Jul 12, 20232 min read
The Pointing Machine
The Italians brought the know-how for using the pointing machine and the contacts to import statuary marble.
Jul 11, 20232 min read
The Piccirilli Brothers in London 1886-1887
The Italian Factor - Before New York, the Piccirilli left their mark in London at St.Paul’s Cathedral.
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Fundraising with Joy
Please join us in celebrating and fundraising for the documentary-in-progress One World: The Art of Joy Brown. I will talk about my work, we
Jul 4, 20232 min read
The Italian Factor | On The Road
This long-lost treasure has been under wraps since the Piccirilli Studio in the Bronx was dismantled in late 1940.
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Italian Identity Abroad
The Italian actress Sophia Loren often defined herself as a Neapolitan first, then as an Italian, and she wasn’t the only one. Rome is ancie
Jun 22, 20233 min read
Monuments at Sea
These murals, painted by a host of Thorvaldsen's contemporaries, allowed us to reimagine through the eyes of other artists, what life on on
Jun 17, 20231 min read
The Piccirilli Brothers at the Panama–Pacific Exposition
Attilio and Furio Piccirilli Created Extraordinary Work in San Diego
Jun 16, 20232 min read
The Italian Factor Touches explores the U.S Capitol
The Italian Factor Touches explores the U.S Capitol. Bill Sherman from UVA shares his thoughts on the architecture of the US Capitol.
Jun 14, 20231 min read
China: A Source of Inspiration and Identity for Joy Brown
Joy Brown is a sculptor who lives in Connecticut, but her experiences in China and Japan have shaped her artistic journey. She is the subjec
Jun 11, 20231 min read
James Monroe Highland presents Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor by Montes-Bradley.
Join us for a special event on Saturday, July 8, from 1-3 p.m. at James Monroe Highland, in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a screening of...
Jun 2, 20233 min read
New York Public Library screening of Daniel Chester French by Montes-Bradley
We will screen the documentary Daniel Chester and selected scenes of The Italian Factor, a film in progress.
May 24, 20232 min read
Luis Chitarroni Dies at 64
South winds speak of his departure. His final destination was 64th Street, no more transfers. The platform leads to corridors, and the...
May 18, 20231 min read
The Italian Factor and Jacob Riis
With his graphic testimony of Little Italy, Riis's profoundly influenced public opinion and social policy. His book attracted the attention
May 15, 20231 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
Lankes premiere at Burchfield Penney Art Center, SUNY
On October 11, 2019, the Burchfield Penney Art Center presented the world premiere of J. J. Lankes: Yankee Printmaker in Virginia, a documen
May 12, 20232 min read
Two Sculpture Groups in Harrisburg to be included in The Italian Factor.
The Pennsylvania State Capitol sculpture groups are two magnificent works of art that adorn the west entrance of the building in Harrisburg,
May 11, 20231 min read
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