Robert Mapplethorpe
Robert Mapplethorpe was an American photographer known for his controversial and striking images that explored themes of sexuality, beauty, and the human form. His work gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, and he is perhaps best known for the iconic cover photograph of Patti Smith's album 'Horses.' Mapplethorpe's art continues to spark discussions about aesthetics and societal norms.
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Robert Mapplethorpe is known for his famous photographs, including his child nudes.
Slavné fotografie: Robert Mapplethorpe a jeho dětské akty
Czech Republic· 2026-02-08Robert Mapplethorpe was a renowned photographer and one of the instructors at the School of Visual Arts.
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Patti Smith shares her life-changing relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Lithuania· 2026-01-22
Robert Mapplethorpe's exhibition features classic forms and notable portraits, including those of Patti Smith and Andy Warhol.
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Italy· 2025-12-24
Patti Smith's best friend, Robert Mapplethorpe, was a significant influence in her life and art.
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Serbia· 2025-12-01
Robert Mapplethorpe's relationship with Patti Smith remains forever etched in the history of contemporary art.
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Croatia· 2025-11-10
Robert Mapplethorpe was a photographer and Patti Smith's lifelong companion, who significantly influenced her work.
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Spain· 2025-11-06
Robert Mapplethorpe was Patti Smith's close friend and the photographer of her album Horses.
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United Kingdom· 2025-11-04Robert Mapplethorpe's provocative photography inspired Anthony Vaccarello's latest collection.
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Hong Kong· 2025-10-23
Robert Mapplethorpe was the author of the androgynous portrait of Patti Smith.
Džoni Dep se pridružio Peti Smit na koncertu u LondonuSerbia· 2025-10-15
Robert Mapplethorpe is one of the great photographers featured in the exhibition that explores bodies and desire.
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France· 2025-08-29
Robert Mapplethorpe was a significant figure in the art world and a close friend of Patti Smith.
Defiance, desire and devastation: Patti Smith’s 20 greatest songs – ranked! | Patti SmithUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-28
Robert Mapplethorpe was a photographer and Patti Smith's former partner.
Patti Smith, la poeta que se convirtió en leyenda del rock | IdeasSpain· 2025-06-14
Robert Mapplethorpe gets a job in an antiquarian bookstore and becomes obsessed with Blake.
Butt-naked Milton and a spot of fellatio: why William Blake became a queer icon | PoetryUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-02
Robert Mapplethorpe is mentioned in connection with his relationship with Patti Smith.
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Robert Mapplethorpe is the subject of a Venetian exhibition dedicated to his work.
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Robert Mapplethorpe is mentioned as a photographer whose potential collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent is imagined by Antony Vaccarello.
Pedro Pascal se na premijeri druge sezone The Last of Us pojavio u viralnim Saint Laurent čizmamaSerbia· 2025-03-27
Corkin showcases works from renowned American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
Jane Corkin celebrates 45 years arguing photography is art
Canada· 2025-03-25
Robert Mapplethorpe's iconic images of men in fetish clothing influenced Anthony Vaccarello's designs.
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Switzerland· 2025-03-06
Robert Mapplethorpe took the iconic photograph of Patti Smith that appears on the cover of 'Horses'.
Patti Smith, a ChorusLife l'unica data italiana. Dal 14 febbraio la vendita dei bigliettiItaly· 2025-02-11
Featuring a portrait by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe on the cover, Horses has long been regarded as one of the decade’s great albums.
Patti Smith to perform Horses in full on 50th anniversary tour | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
