In commemoration of Robert Mapplethorpe's 60th birthday, Alison Jacques have hooked up with the legendary Patti Smith and Tate Modern for an exhibition of the late artist's seldom seen film work. These include Still Moving (Mapplethorpe/Smith 1978) and Lady (Mapplethorpe 1984), a piece which he created with bodybuilder Lisa Lyon. Alongside Mapplethorpe’s films, the exhibition also comprises early Polaroids, his renowned gelatine pictures and American Flag, as well as works and poems by Smith.Robert Mapplethorpe’s Still Moving and Lady takes place at Alison Jacques, 4 Clifford Street, W1 from 8th September – 7th October.
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