MAPPLETHORPE
robert mapplethorpe
born: november 4, 1946
died: march 9, 1989
mapplethorpe was an american photographer born in floral park, queens.
in 1963, mapplethorpe attended pratt institute. during 1960 & 1970's mapplethorpe had an intimate relationship with fellow artist patti smith who appeared in some of his photography. after their parting mapplethorpe became somewhat famous for his photography containing nature to eroticism. mapplethorpe died in 1986 due to AID-related conditions.
