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![William Montes-Liendo Joins Global Surgery Expedition in Belize](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/799e4e_6680621086eb4739a0a5ec7928d739b5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/799e4e_6680621086eb4739a0a5ec7928d739b5~mv2.webp)
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William Montes-Liendo Joins Global Surgery Expedition in Belize
Belmopan, Belize – Today, William Montes-Liendo from Heritage Film Project arrived in Belmopan, the capital of Belize, to join the team of t
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Joy Brown Ceramic Mural
In that conjunction of Presbyterian and missionary, it seems the latter often prevailed over the religious. The Browns were good people.
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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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/799e4e_8ed9790844dd404dae07afcf201137b2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/799e4e_8ed9790844dd404dae07afcf201137b2~mv2.webp)
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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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Statues Competing at Times Square with Multimillion Dollar Billboards.
I am struck by the enduring presence of many of the statues from their era, each competing for the ever-shrinking space…
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Sonidos de Salta Awarded
Documentary Film Fund recognizes the importance of "Sonidos de Salta" as a groundbreaking endeavor in the Northwestern region of Argentina,
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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.
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Joy Brown | Production Stills
Production stills from the documentary film "Joy Brown”, featuring behind-the-scenes images, and crew in Connecticut, Virginia, and in multi
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The Riverside Church
The Piccirilli Brothers dedicated three consecutive years to design and execute more than 500 decorations for the Riverside Church.
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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...
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Christopher Columbus is Dead
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - KILLING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IS AS POLITICALLY CORRECT TODAY AS IT WAS FOR THE KU KLUX KLAN A CENTURY AGO....
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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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