Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.07.2011, Síða 45

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Stylized Erotica At Its Finest
Robert Mapplethorpe at i8 gallery
The iconic photography and legacy of Robert Mapplethorpe lives on at the i8 Gallery. His work, which focuses mainly on the alluring New York art scene of the 70s and
80s, blurred the lines between class and vulgar. His experimentation with mostly black-and-white portraits and Polaroids transcended established genres and became
something more abstract than simply provocative content. He challenged classic aesthetic beauty through his portrayal of male and female nudity, flowers, and celebrities
in an erotic yet stylized manner. In addition, he brought concepts of gender roles and sexuality into a new light by portraying thematic material through still media.
After his death in 1989 from AIDS, his work continues to gain world recognition and admiration. The exhibit at i8 runs until September 10.
i8 Gallery, Tryggvagata 16, 101 Reykjavík // Opening Reception July 28, 5:00-7:00 to September 10 // Free entrance
ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE, Alistair Butler, 1980 © Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. Used by permission. i8 Gallery, Reykjavík.
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