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1 day ago · In Cocktails with George and Martha, Gefter, whose other books include bios of Richard Avedon and Mapplethorpe-associated curator Sam Wagstaff as well as a study of photography post-Robert Frank, has effectively combined the making of the seminal 1966 film and its stage origin in one book. He includes playwright Edward Albee’s early years as ...
May 22, 2024 · March 9, 1989, Boston, Mass. (aged 42) 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 ...
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6 days ago · Robert Mapplethorpe, American ( 1946-1989 ) 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 ...
6 days ago · Norman Seeff, Robert & Patti II, Robert Mapplethorpe & Patti Smith, New York, NY, 1969, printed 2015, Archival Pigment Photograph Robert & Patti II In Seeff’s renowned images taken in his kitchen, equipment is present and visible in the images becoming a part of the environment and predating what would become part of Seeff’s signature style.
May 21, 2024 · Frank Diaz. The black and white portrait of Frank Diaz considered “the hottest Puerto Rican in New York,” eventually became a fixture of the 70’s gay disco scene. This photograph was initially displayed in NYC with a mirror directly to its right, turning every viewer into a potential victim of the drawn dagger, an example of Mapplethorpe ...
1 day ago · Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed the series' title character, Harry Potter, was the icon of the film series from the release of the first film in 2001. This is a list of Harry Potter cast members who portrayed or voiced characters appearing in the film series. The list below is sorted by film and the character's surname, as some characters have been portrayed by multiple actors. Overview Dozens ...
4 days ago · Airport is a 1970 American drama film that follows the passengers and crew of a plane in jeopardy. The cast of Airport includes several notable actors portraying key characters in the story. The most popular cast member today is Burt Lancaster, Mel Bakersfeld. Actor online popularity data updated today, June 12, 2024.
