The Piccirilli Brothers' most remarkable contribution to New York is probably the 350 stone and 150 wood carvings they created for Riverside

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

Took the 4-train from Brooklyn heading to the Bronx. The ride to Lehman College took a little over an hour

I am struck by the enduring presence of many of the statues from their era, each competing for the ever-shrinking space…

NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM | The Mott Heaven, once home to the Piccirilli Marble Carving Studio, is a part of the South Bronx that...

During last week's short visit to the MET I had the opportunity to recapture Fragilina, one of several idealized female nudes by Piccirilli.

The recent presentation of "The Italian Factor" at Fairfield University marked a significant step forward in our filmmaking journey.

As I finalize the script for "The Italian Factor", I'm faced with the challenging task of selecting from the numerous remarkable...

The Leonardo, as it was affectionately known, opened its doors in 1924 with an inclusive, tuition-free platform.

A visual tour through the Marble Cave of Fantiscritti in Carrara. From The Italian Factor by Eduardo Montes-Bradley

Mayor Francesco Persiani, together with the Culture Assessor Monica Bertoneri, the library director Susanna Dal Porto...

Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.

Preliminary study of architectural details by the Piccirilli Brothers on the western façade of the Riverside Church in New York City. Photos

In the annals of the Piccirilli family, hailing from Massa-Carrara, it was Getulio, the youngest among six siblings, who diligently steered

The Piccirilli Brothers dedicated three consecutive years to design and execute more than 500 decorations for the Riverside Church.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has recently made a significant stride in recognizing the remarkable work of the Piccirilli Brothers.

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

NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - As I move forward cataloging the Piccirilli works for The Italian Factor, a documentary film currently in...

NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - KILLING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IS AS POLITICALLY CORRECT TODAY AS IT WAS FOR THE KU KLUX KLAN A CENTURY AGO....

The attribution of the lionesses guarding The Morgan Library and Museum's entrance has long been a speculation topic. Despite suggestions on