Mapplethorpe effect

When something mediocre or just dumb, often a trend, art piece, or artist gets, publicity from the conservatives just for being controversial. Like Robert Mapplethorpe's 'art'.

That sloppy, lite porn art of his will only become famous if the mapplethorpe effect kicks in.

Mapplethorpe effect

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When something mediocre or just dumb, often a trend, art piece, or artist gets, publicity from the conservatives just for being controversial. Like Robert Mapplethorpe's 'art'.

That sloppy, lite porn art of his will only become famous if the mapplethorpe effect kicks in.

by Skav October 12, 2018

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