2 APRIL 1988, page 37

Photography

Robert Mapplethorpe: Portraits (National Portrait Gallery, till 19 June) Hot shots Francis Hodgson R obert Mapplethorpe may or may not be a very fine photographer. At the mo-......

Sale-rooms

Has Big Al got it right? Peter Watson examines the art market six months after Black Monday S pare a thought this weekend for the blood pressure of Lord Gowrie. He has been in......

Ma _r I5

111A1-9Y A monthly selection of forthcoming events recommended by The Spectator's regular critics MUSIC The 1988 Celebration of British Music continues on 10 April in the......