Mapplethorpe

As part of our mission to bring you a slice of the world, via the homo-neurotic perspective, we’re continuing a series of interviews in which we feature exciting, new artistic talent. This time around we’ve jumped the pond to catch up with Italian artistic duo Luigi and Luca. Their photography explores themes ranging from the complexities of modern gay relationships to the battle against sexual repression. More… »

As one who courted significant controversy for his photographic exploration of the male figure and homoeroticism, Robert Mapplethorpe ranks high on the list of influential, contemporary gay artists. If you’re not familiar, we forgive you – just get thee to Google and remedy the problem forthwith. Now with the help of Sylvia Wolf, adjunct curator at the Whitney, we open a new window into the early development of Mapplethorpe’s photographic eye as he explored his art and sexuality using the instant photography medium of his time, Polaroids. More… »