Herpes Weed and the Curse of a Garden’s Promiscuity
There was an illuminating Patti Smith Instagram post on August 19th entitled: “This is weeding.” The poet, musician, author, and activist had returned from a European concert tour and [...]
Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith—Flowers, Poetry, and Light
Young artists Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe met on a New York City street in 1967. They were newcomers to town—short on cash, hopeful and passionate about art. Robert [...]