American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe had a brief, but controversial career. Now, 20 years after his death in 1989, there is still plenty to be discovered.
Self Portrait,1985
Self Portrait
From 14th October 2009, Alison Jacques Gallery will present Robert Mapplethorpe - 'A Season in Hell' (selected works). Mapplethorpe is famous for his large-scale, highly stylized black and white portraits, Polaroids, flower photos and homo-erotic images. Fuelled by a passion for classical sculpture and strongly influenced by his repressive Catholic upbringing he quickly found a way to express his ideas about sexuality, love and death through visual symbolism.
White Gauze, 1984
Lisa Lyon, 1982
Mark Stevens (Mr 10½), 1976
Calla Lily, 1987
Patti Smith, 1978
Opening and performance by Patti Smith on 13th October 2009. 6-8PM. Exhibition starts 14th October - 21st November 2009.
