Marilyn’s Theda Bara Costume (and More) at Heritage Auctions

Marilyn’s Theda Bara costume from her ‘Fabled Enchantresses’ shoot with photographer Richard Avedon (for LIFE magazine’s December 1958 issue) is … More

Marilyn Brings ‘Face Value’ to MoMA

Two images from a photo shoot accompanying Marilyn’s final interview are featured in a new exhibition, now open at the … More

Marilyn Brings ‘Picture Post’ Back to Cardiff

For almost 20 years, Picture Post was the British equivalent of LIFE or Look, a bestselling weekly magazine showcasing the … More

Sam Shaw Takes Flight With Marilyn in Paris

Sam Shaw’s 1957 photograph of Marilyn dancing in a field is featured in L’Envol (Flight), a free exhibition at La … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: From Norma Jeane to Hollywood Legend

This rare image of a young Marilyn (in a 1980s print) is among various Monroe-related items going under the hammer … More

Marilyn Goes to Bat for Paris

Marilyn is once again the poster girl for the Champs-Elysées Film Festival, celebrating French and American movies in Paris this … More

‘Made in America’: Adrien Brody, Marilyn and the Red-Chip Art Trend

Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody is trying his hand at pop art – and the response has been explosive, as The … More

Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Negatives Top Bids at Julien’s Auctions

A set of three negatives (with copyright) from photos captured by Milton Greene on the Bus Stop set in 1956 … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Memorabilia From Barbie to the USPS

In my fourth post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Written in the Stars

In my third post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More