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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


Monumental Statues of Joy Brown Around the World
Joy's world was way more complex, with profound family roots in China and Japan that stretched for three generations and a vision that was n
May 8, 20232 min read


Caruso plays Piccirilli
"Cousins" is a silent film from 1918 featuring the Italian tenor Enrico Caruso in his only film role.
May 5, 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


Queen of Bohemia
If you haven't yet received your copy of The New Yorker, get one and learn all there is to know about the "Queen of Bohemia" or, as Ms. Kahn
Apr 26, 20231 min read


The Anagama Tradition
Anagama kiln is an ancient Japanese kiln that has been in use since the 5th century. The word “Anagama” translates to “cave kiln”, as the...
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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