Stereotype of the Tortured Artist

Stereotype of the Tortured Artist

“Madness, provided it comes as the gift of heaven, is the channel by which we receive the greatest blessings… Madness comes from God, whereas sober…

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Robert Mapplethorpe: Defying Gender Roles One Portrait at a Time

Robert Mapplethorpe: Defying Gender Roles One Portrait at a Time

“To be an artist was to see what others could not”. Patti Smith originally made this statement in her book “Just Kids”, but I feel…

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Just Kids and Gender Roles

Just Kids and Gender Roles

In the memoir, Just Kids, gender does not have a high impact on the art of Patti Smith. Patti is more concerned with her how…

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