by Mark Holborn
First published 2020
Robert Mapplethorpe, the renowned photographer, pushes boundaries and redefines the art world. Driven by a singular vision, he navigates the gritty New York underground, capturing raw intimacy and erotic beauty. As his career skyrockets, Mapplethorpe must confront societal taboos and his own inner demons. This unflinching account explores the man behind the lens, his unwavering artistic passion, and the legacy he leaves behind.
Genres: biography, art, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, art-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: artistic-passion, driven-character, legacy
Setting: New York
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
384 pages · Hardcover · Phaidon Press
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content