Marilyn Joins the Noir Parade

Parade is a US Sunday supplement, and was distributed with almost 700 newspapers – making it America’s most popular magazine … More

‘Marilyn: The Woman Behind the Icon’ in Sydney, Australia

After touring Europe, Marilyn: The Woman Behind the Icon – an exhibition of items from the collection of Ted Stampfer … More

Marilyn Brings ‘America’s Secret’ to Provence

Marilyn Monroe: America’s Secret, a new exhibition featuring photographs, clothing and personal items – and even a reconstruction of Marilyn’s … More

‘Talk to the Hand’: Marilyn at the Staley-Wise Gallery

“Do you know who my best friend is? Not diamonds. The telephone!” Marilyn snatches a moment’s privacy (above left) in … More

Glimpses of Marilyn’s Private World at Julien’s Auctions

Over 100 Marilyn-related lots went under the hammer this weekend, as part of the Hollywood Classic & Contemporary event at … More

The Private Side of Marilyn at Julien’s Auctions

Continuing my series of posts on the Icons and Idols event at Julien’s Auctions this Saturday, December 17, today I’m … More

‘To the Actress’: Marilyn and Her Mentors

In April 1955, Marilyn gave her first (and only) extensive TV interview on Edward R. Murrow’s Person to Person. The … More

Anne Savelli Visits the ‘Musée Marilyn’

Musée Marilyn is a new book by French author Anne Savelli, examining Marilyn’s many photo sessions in detail. (However, it … More

70 Years Ago: Marilyn Salutes the Swimsuit

In the summer of 1952, Marilyn leveraged her pin-up fame into movie stardom. The latest issue of French e-zine Crazy … More

Andre de Dienes’ Marilyn at Heritage Auctions

A selection of prints from photographer Andre de Dienes – from his travels in rural California with a brunette Norma … More