Robert Mapplethorpe
Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) was an American photographer, collagist and sculptor.
Also recorded as Bob Mapplethorpe; Robert Maplethorpe; Robert Michael Mapplethorpe.
Overview
Born at Floral Park in 1946, died at Boston in 1989.
In detail
Robert Mapplethorpe studied at Pratt Institute and Martin Van Buren High School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is photography. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are nude, still life and portrait. Cindy Sherman and Sam Wagstaff are recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Residence is recorded at Floral Park.
Works named in the authority record are Man in Polyester Suit.
Work by Robert Mapplethorpe is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Sources
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“Robert Mapplethorpe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q312786: Robert Mapplethorpe
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