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VAULT: ‘Robert Mapplethorpe’ by Paul Tschinkel (1983/2006)
Paul Tschinkel - ART/new york
One of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, and an icon of the gay community and the downtown New York art scene, legendary photographer Robert Mapplethorpe was born on November 4, 1946, and died on March 9, 1989, due to complications from HIV/AIDS. For his Robert Mapplethorpe documentary, Paul Tschinkel had unparalleled access to Mapplethorpe and his circle, including an exclusive interview with Mapplethorpe and others. This excerpt captures the spirit.
Information on the entire documentary can be found on the ART/new york site.