The Guggenheim in New York is currently exhibiting photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe.

Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Tradition: Photographs and Mannerist Prints explores the dialogue between the photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) and classical art, in particular late-16th-century Flemish Mannerist prints, through the engravings and woodcuts of Hendrick Goltzius, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Jacob Matham, and Jan Saenredam.

Mapplethorpe, one of America's greatest photographers, is famous for his stylized, black and white portraits, often of S&M-related subjects, and comprising nude (usually homoerotic) photographs. The erotic nature of his work often stirred controversy, but there is no denying their pleasing aesthetics and beautiful compositions. EGO highly recommends this exhibition [running till August 24th].

"I went into photography because it seemed like the perfect vehicle for commenting on the madness of today's existence." Robert Mapplethorpe