About this Event
Join us for a conversation with John Rivoli and Robert Bruzio to celebrate John's new book, The Fine Art of Rocky.
Part art book and part retrospective of the first six Rocky films, this one-of-a-kind book invites fans to revisit the iconic franchise through artist John Rivoli’s collection of large-scale original paintings and iconic posters, showing this beloved character in a whole new light.
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In The Fine Art of Rocky, readers follow Rivoli on his journey to portray Rocky through the lens of fine art and seeks to prove, once and for all, that Rocky is an art film worthy of being called a masterpiece. Rocky takes center stage in more than 70 paintings, posters, and other unique artworks, highlighting unforgettable moments from the Rocky franchise presented in original and unique perspectives as well as art collaborations with Sylvester Stallone.
UNIQUE GIFT FOR FANS & COLLECTORS: A fitting tribute to a landmark franchise and a great way to return to the ring, this art book offers a detailed account of the importance and meaning of each piece as well as an exploration into the techniques used, historical influences, and sources of inspiration that shaped each work.
SIDE-BY-SIDE ART: Experience an iconic scene from each of the six Stallone Rocky films that inspired each painting, including four exclusive paintings to this book.
OWN A PIECE OF ROCKY HISTORY: A celebration of a one-of-a-kind cinematic icon on his 50th anniversary milestone, this art book showcases Rocky in all his glory in multiple mediums and art forms.
PERFECT GIFT: Officially licensed by MGM/Amazon and with foreword from Sylvester Stallone, this is a special gift for Rocky fans, cinephiles, museum lovers, pop culture fans, and art educators.
John Rivoli is the official Amazon MGM ROCKY artist and one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. For more than 30 years, his artwork has helped shape iconic film and television properties, including his early work as an original artist on SpongeBob SquarePants. Best known for his longtime work with Sylvester Stallone and the ROCKY franchise, Rivoli is the author of The Fine Art of ROCKY, celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary with a foreword by Stallone. A graduate of FIT who also studied at POLIMODA in Florence, Italy, Rivoli brings fine-art training to some of pop culture’s most recognizable imagery.
Robert Bruzio is an accomplished actor, screenwriter, director and producer whose career spans film and television. He is best known for writing Bottom of the 9th, starring Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara, which he co-produced with ROCKY and CREED producer William Chartoff. Bruzio spent nine years developing his storytelling craft alongside Academy Award-winning ROCKY director John G. Avildsen and has appeared in television and film, including Madam Secretary. A Bronx native and graduate of Pace University, he also studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory and the School of Visual Arts. Bruzio continues to develop film projects centered on compelling characters, perseverance and the power of the human spirit.
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Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, New York, United States
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