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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Civic Virtue
This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.
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A Different Perspective
My new film explores public monuments through eye-level angles, offering a unique perspective on the work of the Piccirilli brothers
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A Photo in Pietrasanta
The photograph, part of the Conner-Rosenkranz Collection currently being analyzed and restored for The Italian Factor, a documentary film in
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The Italian Factor' in Greenwich Village
In the midst of bustling streets and joyous festivities, I embark on a unique journey. The documentary in progress, "The Italian Factor," is
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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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Who’s that Girl
Most puzzling are photos from the Conner-Rozenkranz Collection featuring Attilio Piccirilli, his wife, and a young girl.
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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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Washington: Dupont Fountain
Next time you find yourself in Washington, DC, don’t just pass by DuPont Circle. Take a moment to truly see the fountain that graces it…
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Furio Piccirilli
Within this industrial complex and collaborative environment, individual contributions to public art were noteworthy. Three brothers, Furio,
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The Italian Factor
The Italian Factor |An Introduction | Written in collaboration with Lisa Ackerman The 1800s in America were defined by great excitement,...
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The Piccirilli Workspaces
My quest for the documentary is driven by the need to find tangible traces of the Piccirilli family of sculptors, who migrated from...
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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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The Outcast by Attilio Piccirilli
The Outcast, is one of the most potent testimonials of Attilio Piccirilli.
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The divine role of sculpture
Charles Baudelaire and the role of sculpture. Salon de Paris, 1859
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