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Yale-educated and born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Sam Wagstaff transformed himself from innovative museum curator to Robert Mapplethorpe’s lover and patron and is intensively probed in Black White + Gray. During the heady years of the 1970s and 1980s, the New York City art scene was abuzz with a new spirit, and Mapplethorpe would be at the center of it. Wagstaff pulled him from his suburban Queens existence, gave him a camera and brought him into this art world that seemed to be waiting for him, creating the man whose infamous images instilled emotions ranging from awe to anger. In turn, Mapplethorpe brought the formerly starched-shirt preppie to the world of drugs and gay S-and-M sex, well-documented in his still-startling photographs. Twenty five years separated the lovers, but their relationship was symbiotic to its core, and the two remained together forever. The film also explores the relationship both men had with musician/poet Patti Smith, whose 1975 debut album “Horses” catapulted her to fame.
MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 0.57 x 5.42 x 7.32 inches; 3.04 ounces
Item model number : 6631866
Director : James Crump
Media Format : Color, NTSC, Multiple Formats
Run time : 1 hour and 12 minutes
Release date : February 2, 2010
Actors : Sam Wagstaff, Robert Mapplethorpe, Patti Smith
Studio : Arthouse Films
ASIN : B002ZTQW6A
Number of discs : 1
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe
In the world of art and photography, few partnerships have been as influential and controversial as that of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe. Wagstaff, a wealthy art collector and curator, was instrumental in shaping Mapplethorpe’s career and bringing his provocative and groundbreaking work to a wider audience.
Their relationship, which was both professional and personal, is the subject of the documentary film “Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe.” Through interviews with friends, colleagues, and archival footage, the film explores the dynamic between the two men and the impact they had on each other’s lives and careers.
Wagstaff’s support and guidance helped Mapplethorpe become one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century, known for his striking black and white portraits, controversial subject matter, and meticulous attention to detail. Their collaboration pushed the boundaries of art and challenged societal norms, sparking debates about censorship, sexuality, and the nature of beauty.
“Black White + Gray” offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of two visionary artists who defied convention and left an indelible mark on the art world. It is a testament to the power of creativity, friendship, and the transformative potential of art.
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