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For the first time, we can look into the eyes of Attilio Piccirilli—not through a blurred photograph or a worn-out newspaper clipping…

The Piccirilli Factor at The Met

The camera is our friend, allowing close study of the extraordinary grace of the Piccirilli brothers.

Seeing this film was also a stark reminder of how few documentaries there are on skilled craftspeople and artists and more importantly, few

Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.

Nearly thirty years after its construction, the California Building was featured in the opening scene of "Citizen Kane".

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

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

Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.

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...

It was a remarkable day today as I found myself stepping into the hallowed grounds of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.

In the midst of bustling streets and joyous festivities, I embark on a unique journey. The documentary in progress, "The Italian Factor," is

Within this industrial complex and collaborative environment, individual contributions to public art were noteworthy. Three brothers, Furio,

The Pennsylvania State Capitol sculpture groups are two magnificent works of art that adorn the west entrance of the building in Harrisburg,

Notes for a documentary film | Part 1 Six Italian brothers, all children of Giuseppe Piccirilli, ran the most prolific sculpture studio...

The New York Stock Exchange pediment is undoubtedly one of the most attractive sights in Lower Manhattan. However, most visitors are...