An Exclusive Journey into the World of Robert Mapplethorpe.

Step into the heart of aesthetic beauty and provocation with the Mapplethorpe Experience, a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the work of one of the most revolutionary photographers of the twentieth century.

The exhibition "Robert Mapplethorpe. The Shapes of Desire", curated by Denis Curti, is a complete and captivating retrospective that celebrates the artist’s entire career. It offers a visual journey where classical beauty meets tension, elegance, and bold transgression.

The winning bidder will receive access to an exclusive, invite-only event: the private evening opening of the exhibition, taking place on January 28, 2026, at Palazzo Reale, one of Milan’s most prestigious cultural venues.

The experience includes:

• 4 exclusive invitations to the private evening preview of the exhibition
• 2 official exhibition catalogues, to take home a lasting piece of the experience

Lot donated by Marsilio Arte.

This is a special event auction connected to our Silent Auction technology MemorabidNOW. The final awarding of the lot will take place at the end of the Charity Night on September 3rd at Teatro Franco Parenti in Milan. Please note that the auction closing time may be slightly adjusted during the final hour. We kindly ask all interested users to monitor the timer closely the end and acknowledge this possible occurrence.

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