I will never-ever forget the few moments I spent with #nelsonmandela #mandelafoundation in his cell on #robbenisland where he was brutally incarcerated for 18 years, 1964-1982. I flew to South Africa for these few moments as he held joyfully his country’s flame of hope and shared his support for @specialolympics. He would have been 100 years old July 18th. Sometimes I wish my photography could indicate my experiences more successfully...this is one of those where my experience outweighs the picture...no words! I was concerned this could be a bitter moment for him...nothing could be further from the Truth! Wish I could have brought all of you with Me;))). Happy Birthday Madiba❤️❤️❤️ (at Robben Island)

@keithharingofficial @keithharingfoundation remains today such a kaleidoscope of color, spirit and HUMANITY!!! (at SoHo)

I will always remember the joy, charm and charisma of @keithharingofficial @keith_haring. He spent his artistic life creating work that carried poignant social messages...many public works for charities, hospitals and children’s day care centers and orphanages. I always looked forward to seeing his CRACK IS WACK mural on New York’s FDR drive. I miss his selfless artistic spirit. (at SoHo)

Inspirational journey to China!!! #beijing #schenzhen #chengde (at Chengde)

@paullnewman @tomcruise on the set of the Color of Money directed by @martinscorsese_ #1986 So memorable!!!! (at Chicago, Illinois)

@kareemabduljabbar_33 maybe the greatest basketball player of all time! However as a social justice activist, he makes it clear, “America’s most dangerous enemy is not terrorism, war or immigration. The greatest threat to our country is ignorance.” He has lived a life of great humility and when photographing him and his son in LA, I remember the quiet dignity that surrounded him...absolutely heroic!!! (at Los Angeles, California)

My portrait sitting with the macabre @edwardgorey was intense and joyful, dark and humorous. His unique pen and ink drawings with his unsettling narrative continue to be some of my favorite artwork of the 20th century!

So honored to photograph the heroic and courageous #Army Sargeant-Major Jennifer Long, one of approximately 15,000 active duty and 134,000 #transgender #veterans #soldiers #sailors #marines #airmen who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. #military protecting our #freedom. This will be the most important body of work I will have ever done as I hope to paint a picture of #America through their inspiring stories. Today their livelihoods are in jeopardy and it is imperative upon us artists and advocates to accurately give s platform for our Transgender troops to be SEEN & HEARD!!!@transmilitary @fionajdawson @lgbt.rainbow.worldd

Some 15,000 active duty and 134,000 #veteran #transgender #soldiers, #sailors, #airmen, and #marines protect our freedom by serving in the U.S. #military. Thank you for your service! And thank you, @akirawyatt23, Hospital Corpsman 3rd class, @unitedstatesnavy. Honored to be painting a picture of America through your remarkable stories! @transmilitary @fionajdawson #opentransmilitary #lgbtq (at Coronado, California)

So proud to capture the dignity, courage, heroism and complexity of the #Transgender Americans who put their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms. @akirawyatt23 is one of over 15,000 serving all branches of the military. Unseen, unknown and underreported, I will spend the next year traveling the USA along with brilliant co-director and producer of feature documentary @transmilitary @fionajdawson who will narrate these remarkable stories. #opentransmilitary #transgender #military #veterans #lgbtq #transmilitary (at Coronado, California)

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY🌞 (at New York, New York)

Photographs I took of @basquiatart in his Great Jones St. Studio, 1984, will be traveling to London with @peterfettermangallery and exhibited for the first time. May 17-20 at Photo London 2018. (at New York, New York)

@phillipsauction TODAY!!! (at Lower East Side)

@phillipsauction TODAY!!! (at Lower East Side)

What a Beauty! What an Original! What a Badass! @madonna (at New York, New York)

In 1983 I photographed @madonna for the film treatment of “Cinde Rella” - A Rock Fable. The film was never realized, but the narrative of CINDE RELLA unfolded in M’s own career...one month later her debut album was released! (at New York, New York)

Feels as if this Polaroid of @madonna was taken yesterday in her East 4th st. Apartment! (at Lower East Side)