Phaidon "Mapplethorpe Flora: The Complete Flowers" Book
Phaidon "Mapplethorpe Flora: The Complete Flowers" Book
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The definitive collection of Robert Mapplethorpe’s flower photographs in a sophisticated new edition Robert Mapplethorpe is one of the twentieth century’s most important artists, known for his ground-breaking and provocative work. He studied painting, drawing, and sculpture in Brooklyn in the 1960s and started taking photographs when he acquired a Polaroid camera, in 1970. Beginning in 1973 and until his death in 1989, Mapplethorpe explored the flower with extraordinary dedication, using a range of photographic processes – from Polaroids to dye-transfer color works.
In carefully constructed compositions, he captured roses, orchids, snapdragons, daisies, tulips and other species – both common and rare – and forever transformed the way we perceive a classic and familiar subject. The result – a stunning body of work – is collected in this elegant book, with a foreword by Mapplethorpe’s close friend Dimitri Levas and an introduction by Herbert Muschamp.
Who it’s for
Recipient traits
- photography lover
- art lover
- aesthetic
- sophisticated
- nature lover
Recipient age
- 26-40
- 41-60
- 61+
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Why it works
“I wanted to give you a beautiful and enduring piece of art that reflects your refined taste.”
In their life
They display this elegant book on their coffee table, often pausing to admire Mapplethorpe's exquisite and timeless floral compositions.
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- 5–12 days
- Planning guidance
- Order at least 12 days before the occasion. Carrier delays can still happen.
- Ships from
- Montreal, QC
- Deadlines
- Fast enough for close dates
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- Returns window
- 30 days
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