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Le Mot Just With Héctor Tizón
"Le Mot Just" (2004), The director walks alongside the abandoned railway station in Yala to the ancestral home of Héctor Tizón.
May 4, 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...
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.
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.
Apr 11, 20244 min read


A visit to Fantiscritti Marble Cave
A visual tour through the Marble Cave of Fantiscritti in Carrara. From The Italian Factor by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Montes-Bradley in Massa-Carrara
Mayor Francesco Persiani, together with the Culture Assessor Monica Bertoneri, the library director Susanna Dal Porto...
Mar 28, 20243 min read


The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
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
Feb 26, 20242 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


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.
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Back to Kent for More Joy
Joy's kiln, nestled in the woods at the edge of a natural reserve surrounded by lakes, crossed by the Housatonic River and the...
Jan 23, 20241 min read


The Leonardo da Vinci Art School
In 1923, Attilio Piccirilli co-founded with Onorio Ruotolo the Leonardo da Vinci Art School. The Leonardo, as it was affectionally known, wa
Jan 18, 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


St. Barts: Exploring The Piccirilli
The work of the Piccirilli brothers in the facade and interior of Saint Barts Church in New York City is a fascinating experience, consideri
Dec 17, 20231 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.
Nov 25, 20233 min read


Calzada: Movie of the Week
Exploring the Rich History of Havana Through the Lens of Humberto Calzada: A Documentary
Nov 19, 20231 min read


Alice Parker: An Invitation
I invite you to join me on this transformative journey by watching "Alice Parker" online for free.
Nov 6, 20232 min read


The Outcast by Attilio Piccirilli
I am thrilled to share the latest developments in our journey through the world of Attilio Piccirilli and his brothers.
Nov 2, 20232 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


Civic Virtue
This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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