Robert Mapplethorpe: ‘The Demon Romantics’ Vanity Fair, July 1995 by Patricia Morrisroe. When a Cincinnati museum was charged with obscenity for showing Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographs, his name became synonymous with “deviant” art. In an excerpt from her biography, Patricia Morrisroe untangles the Gordian knot of Mapplethorpe’s work and his sexuality, and examines his relationship with punk-rock poet Patti Smith – a perverse mix of love, jealousy, and ambition. 9 pages double sides with photos and more. Measures 8 x 11″