On This Gay Day: Robert Mapplethorpe died in 1989
Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe died on this day in 1989. Mapplethorpe created large scale photographic works, predominately in black and white, that featured nudes, still life and self portraits. His most controversial works were images focusing on the underground BDSM culture. The photographers work spurred discussions about public funding of art works and censorship. His work […]