Although Marilyn’s influence on pop art is well-known, she has also inspired notable works by abstract expressionist painters like William … More
Category: Art and Photography
Schiller’s ‘Marilyn and Me’, Revisited
Although the standard edition of Lawrence Schiller’s Marilyn & Me was finally published in June, many fans outside the EU … More
‘Forever Marilyn’ Goes to Court in Palm Springs
Opponents of the ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue lost the first round of their legal battle in Palm Springs this week, the … More
‘Stars of History’: Marilyn, a Hollywood Fairytale
A new graphic novel about Marilyn has been published, as part of a ‘Stars of History’ series which also features … More
Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume Sold for $399,000
The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble worn by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) topped bids at $399,000 … More
Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume – and More – at Heritage Auctions
The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) will go under the hammer … More
‘Bubblegum Marilyn’ Artist Wins Copyright Case
German artist Michael Moebius is best known for his images of celebrities chewing gum. His 2015 portrait of Marilyn – … More
‘Forever Marilyn’ in the Age of Pride
The formal installation of Seward Johnson’s giant sculpture, ‘Forever Marilyn,’ in Palm Springs last week didn’t so much put the … More
‘Forever Marilyn’ Returns to Palm Springs
Amid ongoing controversy, ‘Forever Marilyn‘ – the 26-ft. statue by sculptor Seward Johnson, inspired by the iconic ‘subway scene’ from … More
Remembering Joann Barbier: the Long Life of Marilyn’s Modelling Peer
Joann Barbier, a former model who once graced the cover of Collier’s magazine, has died aged 93. She was born … More