Robert Mapplethorpe - Retrospective : Robert Mapplethorpe - 2003

Retrospective – Robert Mapplethorpe Japan Exhibition Catalog (2003 First Edition)

Description:
This is an official exhibition catalog published for the large-scale Robert Mapplethorpe retrospective exhibition held in Japan in 2003.

This first edition softcover catalog with French flaps contains 203 pages and features an extensive overview of Mapplethorpe's artistic work. The catalog includes a wide range of photographs such as celebrity portraits, male and female nudes, still lifes, self-portraits, and other representative works from throughout his career.

A particularly notable feature of this publication is the inclusion of a number of early drawings and collages, many of which had rarely or never been publicly presented prior to this catalog.

Featured portrait subjects include Patti Smith, Andy Warhol, Lisa Lyon, Grace Jones, Isabella Rossellini, Susan Sarandon, Horst P. Horst, and others.

Produced specifically for the Japanese exhibition, this catalog has become increasingly difficult to find and is regarded as a collectible item among photography book collectors and Robert Mapplethorpe enthusiasts.

About Robert Mapplethorpe:

Robert Mapplethorpe was an American photographer best known for his highly distinctive black-and-white photography. His work covered a wide range of subjects including portraits, flowers, still life, and the human body.

Mapplethorpe became internationally recognized for combining classical composition with bold and sometimes controversial themes. His photography had a major influence on contemporary art and photography culture, and his works continue to be exhibited and collected worldwide.

Condition:
Used

There are no issues with reading the item, but as this is an older publication, the cover may show light wear, minor corner creases, or small signs of age-related use. The photographs remain clean and bright, and the binding is secure.

Pages:
203 pages

Size:
30 cm × 22 cm
1.2kg

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