Robert Mapplethorpe

American photographer (1946–1989)
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Robert Mapplethorpe

Summary

Robert Mapplethorpe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Floral Park[2]. He was born on November 4, 1946[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on March 9, 1989[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], art photographer[7], collagist[8], sculptor[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,031 views/month, #5,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Mapplethorpe's place of birth was Floral Park[2].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe passed away in Boston[4].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe was born on November 4, 1946[3].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe died on March 9, 1989[5].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe is buried at St. John Cemetery[12].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe worked as a photographer[6].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's professions included art photographer[7].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's professions included collagist[8].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's professions included sculptor[9].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's professions included film director[10].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's professions included artist[14].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's field of work was photography[15].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's education included a stint at Pratt Institute[16].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe was educated at Martin Van Buren High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Mapplethorpe is Man in Polyester Suit[18].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's religion is recorded as Reform Judaism[19].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe was influenced by Cindy Sherman[20].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe was influenced by Q366062[21].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe was influenced by Sam Wagstaff[22].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe is recorded as male[23].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[25].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's genre is nude[26].
  • Robert Mapplethorpe's genre is still life[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Floral Park[2], Robert Mapplethorpe… he was born on November 4, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at Pratt Institute[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Martin Van Buren High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1955[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], art photographer[7], collagist[8], sculptor[9], film director[10], and artist[14]. Robert Mapplethorpe's field of work was photography[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Mapplethorpe is Man in Polyester Suit[18].

Personal Life

Robert Mapplethorpe's religion is recorded as Reform Judaism[19].

Death and Burial

Robert Mapplethorpe died on March 9, 1989[5]. He died in Boston[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[35]. He is buried at St. John Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Mapplethorpe ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,031 views/month, #5,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Robert Mapplethorpe born?

Born in Floral Park[2], Robert Mapplethorpe…

Where did Robert Mapplethorpe die?

Robert Mapplethorpe passed away in Boston[4].

What did Robert Mapplethorpe do for work?

Robert Mapplethorpe worked as photographer[6], art photographer[7], collagist[8], sculptor[9], and film director[10].

Where did Robert Mapplethorpe go to school?

Robert Mapplethorpe was educated at Pratt Institute[16] and Martin Van Buren High School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Fine Art Archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . designsponge.com. designsponge.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [35] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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