Robert Mapplethorpe
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Art. Mapplethorpe worked primarily in a studio, and almost exclusively in black and white, with the exception of some of his later work and his final exhibit "New Colors". His body of work features a wide range of subjects and the greater part of his work is on erotic imagery.
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.
Nov 1, 2016 · Explore the works, exhibitions, and publications of Robert Mapplethorpe, a influential and controversial artist who captured portraits, flowers, and erotic images. Learn about his life, influences, and legacy at MoMA.
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.
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.
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.
Nov 5, 1989 · The Mapplethorpe show carries a warning that it contains strong material, a reference to the sexual explicitness that has made Mapplethorpe’s photography so controversial. The White...
