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Daniel Chester French's Studio
The following sequence includes parts of my conversations with sculptor Judith Shea and her recollections of Daniel Chester French's Studio.
Dec 7, 20241 min read


The Other Madison
The Other Madisons, by Montes-Bradley, is a strong complement to Betty Kearse’ book by the same title…
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Joy According to Dave Matthews
I recently had the chance to sit down with Dave Matthews in Virginia to talk about Joy Brown’s monumental bronze sculptures.
Dec 1, 20241 min read


A Journey Through the Torah
Back in 2012, I was approached by Rabbi Rojzman an offer to produce fifty-four short films, each based on one of the Hebrew Torah.
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Piccirilli at the White House
The work of Lawrie, the Piccirilli Studio, and McKim, Mead, & White speaks of the collaboration between sculptors, architects, and artisans.
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Documenting Andrew Young
Today marked the start of something extraordinary: filming with Ambassador Andrew Young for a possible documentary about his legacy.
Nov 20, 20242 min read


The Legacy of Bill and Mary Carroll
We always knew it was a story that needed to be told, and Eduardo has done it so masterfully.
Nov 13, 20242 min read


The Mark of the Chisel
The camera is our friend, allowing close study of the extraordinary grace of the Piccirilli brothers.
Nov 11, 20244 min read


Tiffany in the Wild: Pratt Institute
The building itself, designed by architect William B. Tubby in a Renaissance Revival style, features interiors by Tiffany & Company...
Nov 2, 20242 min read


The Ambassador
Documentary filmmakers Kiki Wilson and Eduardo Montes-Bradley have announced the start of production for The Ambassador.
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Architects, Sculptors, and Artisans
In ancient times, architectural projects were deeply collaborative efforts that blended the skills of architects, sculptors, and artisans.
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Edward E. Boccia: Postwar American Expressionist
By reintroducing the visitor to Boccia’s experimental work, this exhibition seeks to create new dialogue...
Oct 19, 20241 min read


America: Whitman, Edison and Me
It all began, fittingly, in Brooklyn. First, my trusty old Bolex jammed. Frustrated, I took a moment, and that’s when I stumbled upon an Edi
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Locos Lindos | Life in the street of Buenos Aires.
In the 8mm footage I’m sharing, a handful of the most familiar characters from those first urban safaris stand out.
Oct 12, 20242 min read


A Masterfully Portrayal of Enduring Significance
Twenty years ago, as a young sculptor working in the Bronx, I was introduced to the remarkable story of the Piccirilli brothers.
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Eduardo, Attilio, The Leonardo and me.
“The Leonardo” is the familiar shorthand for the Leonardo DaVinci School of Art in NYC.
Oct 9, 20243 min read


The Piccirilli Factor: How Does Eduardo Montes-Bradley Do What He Does?
Eduardo recently shared with me a nearly-complete version of The Piccirilli Factor. It is extraordinary.
Oct 3, 20243 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
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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