PATTI SMITH, ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE AND CHELSEA HOTEL’S OTHER COLORFUL RESIDENTS IN 1970!

Amazing video from 1970 of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe’s book cluttered room in the Chelsea Hotel. This footage appears to be shot by a German film crew in order to make a documentary. Voyeuristically, we follow many diverse personalities under that legendary roof into their personal space. A model, gay couple, drunk piano man, etc..  My favorite part is towards the end, when 24 year old Patti plays with some of Warhol’s silver balloons in a whimsical manner.

-Amy Haben

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