GAYLETTER

Hi L.A. gays, check out the work of legendary photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Perfect Medium is a look into the art and the controversy surrounding the man who set a precedent for sexuality in the arts. His raw, nonchalant style captured a cult following while his hyper sexualized bondage collection faced criticism for ‘condoning’ the practice. True to his style, he had no fucks to give and continued to work with eroticism even in his shots of flowers (DROOPY TULIPS!!!).

The exhibition coincides with the HBO documentary Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures debuting on April 4th, so you can sharpen up on the life of a photographer who courted controversy and captured the likes of Grace Jones, Andy Warhol and Patti Smith. Then stare in admiration at Derek Cross’ perfectly formed ass and that Calla lily. Ok, bye! *books flight to L.A.*

$15, March 12 – July 31, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA.