Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Documentary

Director

Randy Barbato

Original Language

EN

What is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures about?

Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.

Who directed Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures was directed by Randy Barbato.

When was Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures released?

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures was released on June 16, 2016.

How long is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures has a runtime of 1h 45m.

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