My work is about seeing - seeing things like they haven't been seen before.
Robert MapplethorpeRead
I went into photography because it seemed like the perfect vehicle for commenting on the madness of today's existence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Photography serves as a tool to express and critique modern life's chaos.
In this quote, Robert Mapplethorpe expresses his belief that photography is an ideal medium to reflect on and analyze the chaotic nature of contemporary existence. He perceives photography not only as an art form but also as a means to comment on societal issues and the complexities of life in the modern world.
Themes
PhotographyArtExistenceCommentaryModern Life
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the influence of art in contemporary society.
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With photography, you zero in; you put a lot of energy into short moments, and then you go on to the next thing.
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