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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robert_MapplethorpeRobert Mapplethorpe - Wikipedia

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   Robert Michael Mapplethorpe ( / ˈmeɪpəlˌθɔːrp / MAY-pəl-thorp; November 4, 1946 – March 9, 1989) was an American photographer, best known for his black-and-white photographs. His work featured an array of subjects, including celebrity portraits, male and female nudes, self-portraits, and still-life images.

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3. www.tate.org.uk › art › artistsThe Photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe | Tate

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   Explore the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a pioneer of black-and-white photography who captured iconic figures in the art and music world. Learn about his relationship with Patti Smith, his artistic influences, his AIDS activism and his legacy through the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.

4. www.moma.org › artists › 3745Robert Mapplethorpe | MoMA

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   Nov 1, 2016 · Explore the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a influential American photographer known for his portraits, self-portraits, and erotic images. See his works online, exhibitions at MoMA, and publications about his art.

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6. 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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7. www.artnet.com › artists › robert-mapplethorpeRobert Mapplethorpe | Artnet

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   Learn about the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, an American photographer who captured portraits, nudes, and S&M scenes. Explore his artworks, exhibitions, and auction prices on Artnet.

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   How did Mapplethorpe die?

   • In 1988, Mapplethorpe selected Patricia Morrisroe to write his biography, which was based on more than 300 interviews with celebrities, critics, lovers, and Mapplethorpe himself. On March 9, 1989, Mapplethorpe died at age 42 due to complications from HIV/AIDS in a Boston hospital.

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   What is Robert Mapplethorpe best known for?

   • Robert Mapplethorpe is best known for his powerful black-and-white portraits and self-portraits. His photographs both challenge us and present us with images of classical beauty. Using Mapplethorpe's photographs in the ARTIST ROOMS collection this resource takes an in-depth look at some of the key themes Mapplethorpe explored in his work.

   The Photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe | Tate

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   How many children did Robert Mapplethorpe have?

   • Born in 1946, Robert Mapplethorpe was the third of six children. His father, Harry, worked as an electrical engineer while his mother, Joan, stayed at home raising their six children. Mapplethorpe grew up in a conservative Catholic household nestled in the quiet Queen's suburb of Floral Park.

   Robert Mapplethorpe Photography, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   Where can I find Robert Mapplethorpe paintings?

   • Today, his works can be found in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, among others. Robert Mapplethorpe was an American photographer known for his black-and-white portraits and for documenting New York’s S&M scene. View Robert Mapplethorpe’s 3,690 artworks on artnet.

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9. www.theartstory.org › artist › mapplethorpe-robertRobert Mapplethorpe Photography, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   Learn about Robert Mapplethorpe, an American photographer who revolutionized art photography with his erotic and sculptural images of nudes, flowers, and celebrities. Explore his life, achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

10. www.mapplethorpe.org › biographyBiography - Mapplethorpe Foundation

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    Beyond the art historical and cultural significance of his work, his legacy lives on through the work of the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. He established the Foundation in 1988 to promote photography, support museums that exhibit photographic art, and to fund medical research in the fight against HIV/AIDS.