Robert Mapplethorpe The Archive
Robert Mapplethorpe The Archive by Frances Terpak, published by Getty Publications on March 15, 2016, is a comprehensive exploration of the celebrated photographer’s extensive body of work. This edition, comprising 240 pages, delves into Mapplethorpe’s artistic vision, which challenged the boundaries of censorship and conformity during the 1970s and ’80s. The book presents a unique collection of his studio files and art, showcasing a range of materials from student work to commercial assignments, all of which contribute to understanding his impact on photography and culture.
Readers will find a rich array of over 400 illustrations that illuminate Mapplethorpe’s motivations and connections within the art world. This volume not only highlights his technical and formal mastery but also offers insights into his role as a curator and collector. By examining this virtually unknown resource, the book sheds light on the complexities of Mapplethorpe’s career and the lasting resonance of his work in contemporary discussions surrounding photography and individual expression.
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Celebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe challenged the limits of censorship and conformity, combining technical and formal mastery with unexpected, often provocative content that secured his place in history. Mapplethorpe’s artistic vision helped shape the social and cultural fabric of the 1970s and ’80s and, following his death in 1989 from AIDS, informed the political landscape of the 1990s. His photographic works continue to resonate with audiences all over the world.
Throughout his career, Mapplethorpe preserved studio files and art from every period and vein of his production, including student work, jewelry, sculptures, and commercial assignments. The resulting archive is fascinating and astonishing. With over 400 illustrations, this volume surveys a virtually unknown resource that sheds new light on the artist’s motivations, connections, business acumen, and talent as a curator and collector.
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