Why is Mapplethorpe important?

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.

What type of photographer was Robert Mapplethorpe?

Photography
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Robert Mapplethorpe/Forms

Who did Mapplethorpe photograph?

bodybuilder Lisa Lyon
Between 1980 and 1983, Mapplethorpe created over 150 photographs of bodybuilder Lisa Lyon, culminating in the 1983 photobook Lady, Lisa Lyon, published by Viking Press and with text by Bruce Chatwin.

Who influenced Robert Mapplethorpe?

Influenced by artists such as Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp, he also experimented with various materials in mixed-media collages, including images cut from books and magazines. In 1969, he and Patti Smith, whom he had met three years earlier, moved into the Chelsea Hotel.

Who represents Robert Mapplethorpe?

Today, the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation announced that the artist’s estate will be represented in New York exclusively by Gladstone Gallery, effective immediately. For nearly 15 years, the estate had been managed by Sean Kelly Gallery.

What lighting did Mapplethorpe use?

Re: Robert Mapplethorpe – How Did He Light This? Clamshell, with a large rectangular softbox up high as the key, and a reflector (or another light) down low. “You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.”

What lens did Mapplethorpe use?

He used semi-matte Ilfobrom or, for dark-skinned people, the warmer-toned Portriga Rapid. He only owned two lenses: an 80 mm and a 150 mm. He considered the 80 to produce too much distortion, and liked having a lot of space between himself and the sitter – so much so that they often couldn’t hear his quiet voice.

What film did Mapplethorpe use?

Mapplethorpe mostly used 2 cameras: Polaroid SX-70 until 1975. Hasselblad 500 given to him by Sam Wagstaff, since 1975.

Where was Mapplethorpe born?

Floral Park, NYRobert Mapplethorpe / Place of birth

How did Mapplethorpe light his flowers?

I began by erecting a black velvet backdrop behind the flower just below the window. The light came through a window above and behind the orchid. The bathroom was bright, but not enough for a balanced image, so I positioned a white reflector front right between the tripod-mounted camera and the tub.

Was Patti Smith married to Robert Mapplethorpe?

Despite these appearances, the Mapplethorpe family were told that Robert and Patti had married and responded accordingly. “My mom would send her anniversary presents addressed to Patti Mapplethorpe,” recalls Nancy. “But my father pointed out there were no pictures of the ceremony and that we’d seen no marriage license.

Does Netflix have Mapplethorpe?

Watch Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures | Netflix.