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Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70’s and 80’s. The film explores Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel, home to a world of bohemian chic.
May 9, 2024 · The difficult and troublesome question raised by Mapplethorpe’s black male nudes—do they reinforce or undermine racist myths about black sexuality?—is strictly unanswerable, since his aesthetic strategy makes an unequivocal yes/no response impossible.
May 29, 2024 · Known for his portraits, sensual depictions of flowers (one of which graces the cover of the “Fragile Beauty” catalogue) and portrayals of New York’s BDSM gay bars, Mapplethorpe died in 1989 ...
May 21, 2024 · Controversial and fiercely creative, American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe created a titillating aesthetic, often irreverent, that pushed the boundaries of photography and was influential in elevating the medium to an established fine art form.
May 21, 2024 · Robert Mapplethorpe is remembered as the self-taught, controversial photographer, emblematic of a young, rebellious, and changing New York City.
May 22, 2024 · This fascinating collection of Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographs contains over 250 striking images — from florals to portraits from nudes to still lifes, as well as images from his controversial X Portfolio
May 21, 2024 · Seeff’s photographs masterfully reveal the intimate connection between Mapplethorpe and Smith in a fresh, informal but arresting way. It is fitting that both artists would impact contemporary culture through their own, unique and artistically non-conforming voices.
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