Lloyd Ziff's early photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith captured their beauty and youth before they became legendary figures, revealing an intimate moment in time.
Mr. Ziff's portraits are described as tender and heartbreakingly moving, reflecting the raw energy and passion of Mapplethorpe and Smith prior to their rise to fame.
Though not particularly close, Mr. Ziff felt a deep connection with Mapplethorpe and Smith, realizing they shared an unspoken understanding of their artistic aspirations.
Ziff's work as an art director for influential magazines like Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair positioned him as a key figure in the visual arts of the 70s and 80s.
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