Amanda Lepore: Living Art and Icon of David LaChapelle
Amanda Lepore, a transgender icon and muse of photographer David LaChapelle, is featured in his exhibition at Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice. Born Armand in the 1970s, she underwent extensive surgeries to become a living artwork. Her collaboration with LaChapelle began in a Bowery bar, leading to appearances in his photos, videos, and the book 'Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'. Lepore performed at Muccassassina in Rome, a creative hub linked to the Mario Mieli Circle, which fights homophobia. She participated in Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Tour in 2007, advocating for human rights. Her story is one of courage and self-determination, challenging conventions and inspiring tolerance.
Key facts
- Amanda Lepore is a transgender icon and muse of David LaChapelle.
- She is featured in LaChapelle's exhibition at Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice.
- Lepore performed at Muccassassina in Rome, a venue associated with the Mario Mieli Circle.
- She began her transformation as Armand in the 1970s, refusing to dress as a boy.
- Her collaboration with LaChapelle started in a Bowery bar.
- She appears in LaChapelle's book 'Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'.
- Lepore participated in Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Tour in 2007.
- She has worked with brands like Giorgio Armani and musicians like Elton John.
Entities
Artists
- Amanda Lepore
- David LaChapelle
- Andy Warhol
- Marilyn Monroe
- Cyndi Lauper
- Debbie Harry
- Elton John
- The Dandy Warhols
- Erasure
- The Gossip
- Rosie O'Donnell
- Clara Tosi Pamphili
Institutions
- Casa dei Tre Oci
- Muccassassina
- Circolo Mario Mieli
- Giorgio Armani
- True Colors Tour
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Rome
- New York
- United States
- Canada
- Bowery