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I'm doing research
on Robert Mapplethorpe. Does the Foundation have an archive that I can
use or scholars I can consult? |
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The Foundation does
have research facilities. You must present a written proposal for review
and approval by the Foundation. You can send a proposal to the attention
of Joree Adilman, via fax: 212-941-4764. For general information about
the artist and his times, try bookstores and libraries in your area. |
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Can the general
public view artworks by Robert Mapplethorpe that the Foundation currently
owns? |
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No. The Foundation
does not have a public exhibition space. Many of Mapplethorpe’s works can
be seen at museums and galleries throughout the United States and abroad.
The largest single collection of his work is at the Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum in New York City. |
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Where can I
purchase an original photograph by Robert Mapplethorpe? |
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Please contact one of
The Foundation's representative galleries by clicking here. |
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I'd like to
reproduce photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe as illustrations in a book
or article that I'm writing. Can you tell me how I can get permission to
do this? |
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The Robert Mapplethorpe
Foundation controls the copyright to Robert Mapplethorpe’s artworks,
regardless of who owns specific works of art. Anyone wishing to reproduce
Mapplethorpe’s work in a newspaper, book or research paper must contact
Jessica Marx at Art + Commerce, the licensing agency for the Foundation,
Tel: (212) 886-0572, Fax: (212)
645-8724. |
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I'd like to use
Mapplethorpe imagery in an advertisement, a magazine spread, or in other
commercial ways, such as licensed merchandise. How can I get permission
to do this? |
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You can contact
Jessica Marx at Art + Commerce, the licensing agency for the Foundation,
Tel: (212) 886-0572, Fax: (212)
645-8724. |
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Can I buy Mapplethorpe
related merchandise, such as T-shirts, posters, postcards, notecards,
etc. from the Foundation? |
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No, The Foundation
does not sell these products directly, but does license the reproduction
of Robert Mapplethorpe’s work to merchandisers for use on various
products. You can shop at the Foundation’s online store at by clicking here. |
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Can you tell me how
much my Robert Mapplethorpe photograph is worth? What are the current
selling prices of his art works? |
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The Robert
Mapplethorpe Foundation does not appraise Robert Mapplethorpe’s artwork.
If you want a professional appraisal, contact the appraisal department of
Christie's (212-546-1000); Sotheby's (212-606-7000); or Phillips de Pury
(212-940-1215) auction houses. |
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I would like to
have my Mapplethorpe work authenticated. Does the Foundation do this? |
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Authentication of Robert
Mapplethorpe’s work is available through The Robert Mapplethorpe
Foundation. You must call the Foundation for an appointment at
212-755-3025, and be willing to leave the work at the Foundation for
approximately one week. The fee for authentication of the work is $200. |
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Does the Robert
Mapplethorpe Foundation purchase artwork by Mapplethorpe or other
artists? |
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No, but it does sell
Robert Mapplethorpe’s work to select museums, galleries and private
collectors. Potential purchasers may call the Foundation office at
212-755-3025 for further information. |
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Does the
Foundation accept gifts of Robert Mapplethorpe’s artworks or memorabilia? |
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Yes. Please call the
Foundation at 212-755-3025. |
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Does The Robert
Mapplethorpe Foundation give grants to individual artists? |
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The Foundation does
not give grants directly to individuals. A good place for individual
visual artists to find out about grant opportunities is Visual Artist
Info Hotline, 800-232-2789, which operates Monday - Friday, 2-5 pm EST.
Also see The Foundation Center and Creative Capital
Foundation. |
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Does The Robert
Mapplethorpe Foundation give grants to organizations outside of the
United States? |
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No, the Foundation
grants funding only to organizations within the United States. |
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What are the
Foundation's funding guidelines? |
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The foundation's
guidelines can be reviewed by clicking here.
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