An original 1954 passport photo with inscription – ‘To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio’ – … More
Category: Art and Photography
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
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