Packed like sardines in a crushed tin box, an arty crowd gathered inside (and outside) the Alison Jacques gallery. This was the opening of the Mapplethorpe exhibition. Patti Smith, poet and singer, was there to pay tribute to her friend. Her performance was beautiful. A few words, poems and song, it was simple and honest, just like the artist. You can feel the love she has for Mapplethorpe in her voice. The latter’s photographs here focus on sacred and profane. The controversial artist represents himself as a demon, among crucifix, pentagones, guns, skulls or frogs. These images depict a photographer fascinated by religion and its evoking power. In the side space are displayed rare collages from 1968-69, both simple and poetic.
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