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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Robert-MapplethorpeRobert Mapplethorpe | American Photographer, Artist & Activist

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   May 22, 2024 · Robert Mapplethorpe (born Nov. 4, 1946, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died March 9, 1989, Boston, Mass.) was an American photographer who was noted for austere photographs of flowers, celebrities, and male nudes; among the latter were some that proved controversial because of their explicitly homoerotic and sadomasochistic themes.

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3. www.holdenluntz.com › artists › robert-mapplethorpeRobert Mapplethorpe Photography - Holden Luntz Gallery

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   May 21, 2024 · Robert Mapplethorpe is remembered as the self-taught, controversial photographer, emblematic of a young, rebellious, and changing New York City. He was born and mainly active in New York. He studied painting and sculpture at the Pratt Institute, and in the late 1960s was involved with underground film-making before taking up photography, self ...

4. www.holdenluntz.com › magazine › new-arrivalsRobert Mapplethorpe's Frank Diaz - Holden Luntz Gallery

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   May 21, 2024 · Pushing the Boundaries of Photography. 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.

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6. www.dazeddigital.com › art-photography › articleFragile Beauty brings together the world’s most memorable ...

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   May 22, 2024 · 22May 2024. Text Thom Waite. Fragile Beauty 16. A devilish self-portrait by Robert Mapplethorpe, a snapshot from the club bathroom by Nan Goldin, a sun-drenched portrait from a road trip with Ryan McGinley, and a carefully-staged Cindy Sherman film still.

7. www.holdenluntz.com › magazine › photo-spotlightNorman Seeff's Robert Mapplethorpe & Patti Smith, NY

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   May 21, 2024 · Norman Seeff’s Robert Mapplethorpe & Patti Smith, NY. by Holden Luntz. Pop Culture History and Artistic Excellence. Norman Seeff ’s name is synonymous with both pop culture history and artistic excellence, while his portraits, taken as a whole, have become a “who’s who” of the later twentieth century.

8. www.elmstreetbooks.com › book › 9781606064696Robert Mapplethorpe: The Photographs (Hardcover) | Elm Street ...

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   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

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   Who was Robert Mapplethorpe?

   • Robert Mapplethorpe (born Nov. 4, 1946, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died March 9, 1989, Boston, Mass.) was an American photographer who was noted for austere photographs of flowers, celebrities, and male nudes; among the latter were some that proved controversial because of their explicitly homoerotic and sadomasochistic themes.

   Robert Mapplethorpe | American Photographer, Artist & Activist

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   Why was Robert Mapplethorpe controversial?

   • Robert Mapplethorpe was controversial for his time due to his homosexuality and open decision of homo erotic images, sexual acts, and BDSM. The majority of his photographs were portraits. These included self portraits, nudes, and portraits of New York celebrities such as Andy Warhol, Joan Armatrading, and Patti Smith.

   Robert Mapplethorpe prints & original artworks for sale on composition

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   How many photographs did Robert Mapplethorpe have?

   • The Whitney Museum’s show, titled Robert Mapplethorpe, comprised 110 photographs and did not travel outside of the artist’s home turf of New York City.

   Whipping up a storm: how Robert Mapplethorpe shocked America - Th…

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   Was Mapplethorpe a good photographer?

   • During Mapplethorpe's lifetime, photography wasn't a respected means of art making as it is today. He was able to bring photography into major museums during the course of his career, most notably one of his final shows at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1989, and many museums posthumously.

   Robert Mapplethorpe Photography, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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10. www.xavierhufkens.com › news › robert-mapplethorpeRobert Mapplethorpe in Fragile Beauty | Xavier Hufkens

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    May 18, 2024 · Robert Mapplethorpe in Fragile Beauty | Xavier Hufkens. Fragile Beauty. 18 May 2024—5 January 2025. Group Exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. External link. Open Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. + 32 (0)2 639 67 30. info@xavierhufkens.com.