Robert Mapplethorpe Libri

Famous for his early 1970s leather scenes with an explicitly homosexual symbolism, Robert Mapplethorpe’s work became more varied over the years. Along with his heavy pornographic and sadomasochistic images he also devoted himself to classical genres, such as portraits, nudes, flowers, and still lifes. In the 80s, his work stood for the contemporary psycho-erotic life-style. Like a sculptor he modeled with light the bodies, plants, and objects he portrayed and stylized them into classic sculptures of vivid sensuality. A fascinating combination of strength and grace, his work walks a it is hard and romantic, calculating and full of abandon, introverted and extroverted, intimate and theatrical.

The Black Book, 1986 erstmals er schienen, ist ein Klassiker der Mapplethorpe-Literatur, vielleicht der beste, mit Sicherheit für viele der „typischste“ Mapplethorpe (1946–1989). Was damals vor allem die Zensur beschäftigte, ist inzwischen museumswürdig geworden. Mehr als 30 Jahre nach seinem Tod ist Robert Mapplethorpes Hommage an den schwarzen männlichen Körper einer der wichtigsten visuellen Beiträge zur Diskussion über Schönheit, Sinnlichkeit und Sexualität in der Photographie.

This comprehensive collection features nearly 300 duotone photographs that document the evolution of Mapplethorpe's career, showcasing his society portraits, nudes, floral still lifes, and explicit erotic images.

Mapplethorpe's provocative portrait of Lisa Lyon, the first World Women's Bodybuilding Champion. A commanding work of photography by a modern master of the art.

The theme of flowers is woven throughout Robert Mapplethorpe's oeuvre, coming to signify some of his deepest concerns as an artist. The photographs in "Flowers" range from images of the early 1980s to many taken in the months just before his death. The latter, in particular, are astounding in their intensity; here one finds both erotic drama and absolute clarity of composition - Mapplethorpe's gift at its most bold and uncompromising. Only a fraction of Robert Mapplethorpe's color flowers have been published or exhibited. This book, exquisitely designed and produced, is destined to become a crucial part of his legacy.

This collection showcases the striking and evocative flower photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe, highlighting his mastery in capturing the beauty and intricacy of floral forms. Each image reflects his unique artistic vision, blending sensuality with precision. The book serves as a testament to Mapplethorpe's ability to elevate ordinary subjects into extraordinary art, offering a profound exploration of nature's elegance through his lens. It is an essential volume for admirers of photography and art alike.

A collection of sexually-charged photographs featuring black men, with an introduction by Edmund White.

Eine atemberaubend neue Perspektive auf den bekannten und den weniger bekannten Mapplethorpe Sieben bedeutende Künstler beschreiben ihre ganz persönliche Beziehung zu seinem Werk Robert Mapplethorpes künstlerischer Einfluss ist seit seinem frühen Tod 1989 ständig gewachsen. So haben jüngst sieben außergewöhnliche Künstler der Gegenwart David Hockney, Vik Muniz, Catherine Opie, Sterling Ruby, Cindy Sherman, Hedi Slimane und Robert Wilson über einen Zeitraum von sieben Jahren Mapplethorpes gesamten fotografischen Nachlass gesichtet und jeweils ihre Favoriten ausgewählt. Heraus kam die bahnbrechende Reihe von sieben Ausstellungen, die in diesem Band dokumentiert ist begleitet von aufschlussreichen Interviews, die Richard Flood, der prominente Kurator des New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, geführt hat. Diese innovative und packende Präsentation eröffnet vollkommen neue Einblicke in Mapplethorpes Genius und seine nachhaltige Wirkung auf die zeitgenössische Kunst.

Mapplethorpe's reputation is based on his monochrome prints, but he did work with colour, making collages, polaroids and colour photographs. "Altars" presents this colour work, together with his final, unique prints, elaborately framed and mounted on multiple coloured panels.