EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 46 MIN
The Monumental Impact of The Piccirilli Brothers with John Belardo
from Sculpture Vulture · host Antique Bronze
In today's episode, Lucy Branch, speaks with sculptor John Belardo about the remarkable Piccirilli brothers, six Italian immigrant sculptors who revolutionized American monumental sculpture in the early 20th century. John shares his 25-year journey researching these master craftsmen who created some of America's most iconic monuments while remaining largely unknown to the public.About Our GuestJohn Belardo is a New York-based sculptor and educator who teaches at the New York Academy of Art, Art Students League of New York, and Lehman College. With a studio practice in the Hudson Valley, John specializes in narrative sculpture featuring multiple figures that tell stories.Website: johnbelardo.com Episode Highlights: You can find images to accompany the episode and a transcription of the interview at SculptureVulture Blog Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculptureand architectural features. Or, one of several novels about sculpture such as, A Rarer Gift Than Gold, by Lucy Branch. This episode was brought to you by Antique Bronze, specialising in the conservation and restoration of public sculpture and architectural features
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In today's episode, Lucy Branch, speaks with sculptor John Belardo about the remarkable Piccirilli brothers, six Italian immigrant sculptors who revolutionized American monumental sculpture in the early 20th century. John shares his 25-year journey researching these master craftsmen who created some of America's most iconic monuments while remaining largely unknown to the public.About Our GuestJohn Belardo is a New York-based sculptor and educator who teaches at the New York Academy of Art, Art Students League of New York, and Lehman College. With a studio practice in the Hudson Valley, John specializes in narrative sculpture featuring multiple figures that tell stories.Website: johnbelardo.com Episode Highlights: You can find images to accompany the episode and a transcription of the interview at SculptureVulture Blog Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculptureand architectural features. Or, one of several novels about sculpture such as, A Rarer Gift Than Gold, by Lucy Branch. This episode was brought to you by Antique Bronze, specialising in the conservation and restoration of public sculpture and architectural features
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