The near - term socio -
cultural impact is important, but it is the longer - term alumni, scholarly, and community connections to Asia — in all sectors of society — that will leave the most
enduring legacies.
It will serve as a visual sociological survey, demonstrating how Mapplethorpe's oeuvre is regarded today, shedding light on current
cultural tastes and points of view and revealing the power of Mapplethorpe's
enduring legacy.