American artist Robert Mapplethorpe pushed the boundaries of photography in both his subject choice and technique. This has led to him often being remembered exclusively for his controversial and often explicit images. (© Tate, London 2014)1970s worksJohn McKendry, 1975, AR00209 [SM]Patti Smith, 1975, AR00185 [SM]Patti Smith, 1976, AR00186 [SM]Nick, 1977, AR00159 [SM]Dominick and Elliot, 1979, AR00199 [SM]1980s worksKatherine Cebrian, 1980, AR00205 [SM]Iggy Pop, 1981, AR00210 [SM]Louise Bourgeois, 1982, AR00215 [SM]Andy Warhol, 1983, AR00219 [SM]Andy Warhol, 1983, AR00150 [SM]Andy Warhol, 1986, AR00220 [SM & KK]Self Portrait, 1988, AR00496 [SM]Skull, 1988, AR00223 [SM] [SM | Susan Mc Ateer; KK | Karita Kuusito] This article was published on 2025-01-21