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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.
Learn about the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a influential American photographer who challenged and celebrated the beauty of classical beauty. Explore his portraits of iconic figures in the art and music world, his self-portraits, his collaborations with Patti Smith, and his legacy through the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.
Nov 1, 2016 · Learn about Robert Mapplethorpe, an American photographer known for his provocative and elegant portraits, self-portraits, and still lifes. Explore his works, exhibitions, publications, and interviews at MoMA.
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Learn about Robert Mapplethorpe, a controversial artist who captured portraits, nudes, and S&M scenes in black-and-white. Explore his biography, artworks, events, and auction prices on Artnet.
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A major retrospective exhibition of the influential photographer's work from the 1970s to the 1990s, featuring portraits, nudes, still lifes, and the X Portfolio. Learn about his artistic legacy, his relationship with Patti Smith, and his foundation through events, publications, and audio tours.
Today, Mapplethorpe is represented by galleries in North and South America, Europe and Asia and his work can be found in the collections of major museums around the world. Beyond the art historical and cultural significance of his work, his legacy lives on through the work of the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.
Apr 12, 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.
