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
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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,” ...
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Piccirilli: Beyond New York
The legacy of the Priccirilli brothers beyond New York City. London and Harrisburg.
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Exploring the Literary Journey of Julio Cortázar
Rigorously analyzed and unveiled, the 'mystery' of Cortázar finds its true magnitude in this book.
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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.
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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
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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
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Rita Dove: American Poet
The intimacy of the dialogue between Rita Dove and Montes-Bradley camera gives a rare personal insight into Rita Dove....
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New York City and The Piccirilli
Here is New York under the shadows of Carrara and Piccirilli.
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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...
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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
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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...
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Louis Malle: Docs
"Place de la République" Is deeply thought-provoking piece that examines the complexities of the society we live in.
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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
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THE PAST REVISITED
In 1971 Deira created a series of paintings collectively known as "Identifications". These paintings mirror tragic political events in...
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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
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The Monumental Cycle of Life
The monument to King George III on Bowling Green downed by a group of New Yorkers following a reading of the newly adopted Declaration of In
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