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.
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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.
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The Mark of the Chisel
The camera is our friend, allowing close study of the extraordinary grace of the Piccirilli brothers.
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Architects, Sculptors, and Artisans
In ancient times, architectural projects were deeply collaborative efforts that blended the skills of architects, sculptors, and artisans.
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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.
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Eduardo, Attilio, The Leonardo and me.
“The Leonardo” is the familiar shorthand for the Leonardo DaVinci School of Art in NYC.
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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.
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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
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Art, Controversy, and Compromise: The Piccirilli Studio and George Grey Barnard at the Pennsylvania State Capitol
An important sequence in The Piccirilli Project explores the collaboration between the Piccirilli and George Grey Barnard.
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Lucy Ann Sutton and the Threads of Serendipity
Lucy Ann Sutton had a long line of descendants, and my children stand at the very end of that line.
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A Memorable Day with Joseph D'Oronzio
After nearly a year of working together, Joseph D'Oronzio and I finally sat down, quietly, with a camera between us to record his memories o
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September Brings New Beginnings and Exciting Progress
Dave Matthews joins the film on Joy Brown and Academy Nominee Paul Raci will narrate The Piccirilli Factor.
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Rosario: Urbanismo y Escultura
En noviembre de 1938, Montes i Bradley titula su articulo de tapa “Urbanismo y Escultura”...
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Interview Insights with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo
Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.
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Filming for The Piccirilli Factor in San Diego.
Nearly thirty years after its construction, the California Building was featured in the opening scene of "Citizen Kane".
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The Rockefeller Center and Piccirilli | Watch Video
The murals designed by Attilio for the Rockefeller Center represent a continuation of the modernist style he cultivated.
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The Apotheosis of Democracy: A Historical Insight
In the following sequence, an excerpt from The Italian Factor, a film in progress, Bill Sherman and Michele Cohen.
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The Piccirilli Brothers: Master Designers and Carvers of Riverside Church
The Piccirilli Brothers' most remarkable contribution to New York is probably the 350 stone and 150 wood carvings they created for Riverside
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Exploring the Art of Collaboration in Sculpture: A Conversation with Bill Sherman
Join us for a look into the work we're creating in the Editing Room. In this brief excerpt from the sequences pertaining to The City Beautif
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Lehman College and Beyond: A presentation of The Italian Factor in the Bronx
Took the 4-train from Brooklyn heading to the Bronx. The ride to Lehman College took a little over an hour
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