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Lady Lisa Lyon - Robert Mapplethorpe (1983)
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'Lady Lisa Lyon' is a striking photobook by renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, dedicated to his collaboration with pioneering bodybuilder and performance artist Lisa Lyon. Lyon, who made history as the first World Women's Bodybuilding Champion in 1979, is captured by Mapplethorpe in a powerful exploration of the human form, challenging traditional gender norms through her artistry. The book showcases Lyon's sculptural physique in various poses and settings, with Mapplethorpe's lens transforming her into both muse and collaborator. Through masterful use of light and shadow, Mapplethorpe creates iconic images that evoke deep emotional resonance, making 'Lady Lisa Lyon' a significant intersection of art, photography, and body politics.
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Format: Paperback
Size:
28 x 35cm
Pages: 128
Condition: Great
Areas of Interest
Sex & Erotism
Photography
Fashion Photography
Fashion & Style
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About
'Lady Lisa Lyon' is a striking photobook by renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, dedicated to his collaboration with pioneering bodybuilder and performance artist Lisa Lyon. Lyon, who made history as the first World Women's Bodybuilding Champion in 1979, is captured by Mapplethorpe in a powerful exploration of the human form, challenging traditional gender norms through her artistry. The book showcases Lyon's sculptural physique in various poses and settings, with Mapplethorpe's lens transforming her into both muse and collaborator. Through masterful use of light and shadow, Mapplethorpe creates iconic images that evoke deep emotional resonance, making 'Lady Lisa Lyon' a significant intersection of art, photography, and body politics.
Details
Format: Paperback
Size:
28 x 35cm
Pages: 128
Condition: Great
Areas of Interest
Sex & Erotism
Photography
Fashion Photography
Fashion & Style
Book Club
Join
(ANOTHER KIND BOOK CLUB)
on Patreon and unlock exclusive access to curated scans from this book and beyond. Explore and get lost in mountains of images from rare books, vintage magazines and look books - great for research, ideas or just an escape. As a member, you’ll also receive a Library Card granting complimentary research and reading appointments at the
Another Kind World
showroom in Notting Hill, London. Join us and dive into a world of inspiration and image therapy
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