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Weinstein Hammons Gallery, with the gracious assistance of the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, is pleased to present Double Exposure, an exhibition featuring twenty works including gelatin silver photographs, vintage lithographs, and rare prints from 1976 to 1988.

Robert Mapplethorpe, one of the most iconic and important photographers of the 20th century, revolutionized the medium with his bold and boundary-defying images. Renowned for his elegant portraits, dramatic still lifes, and evocative explorations of the human form, his work introduced a timeless, sculptural beauty to photography.

Double Exposure highlights Mapplethorpe's fascination with dual subjects—often captured within the same frame or arranged as paired installations. Notable works in the exhibition include a self-portrait alongside his famous muse, Lisa Lyon, the intimate image of Larry and Bobby kissing, an arresting portrait of Ken Moody and Robert Sherman gazing at the camera, and two calla lilies delicately composed in a single frame. Two significant pieces feature one of his sitters, Clifton—one with his eyes open and one closed—exhibited together.

These dual compositions invite the viewer to look beyond the surface, exploring the dynamic relationships between paired subjects. Placing two elements side by side creates a visual dialogue that underscores their contrasts and connections, offering deeper insights into the subject matter. This interplay enhances the meaning of each image, unveiling a more complex and layered understanding of Mapplethorpe's work.