Fans in the UK will find Marilyn in today’s Sunday Times Magazine, a special issue marking its 60th anniversary. It … More
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‘Clip and Highlight’: Marilyn’s Wedgwood Bowl (and More) at Julien’s
52 Marilyn-related lots were sold at the Icons & Idols: Hollywood event at Julien’s Auctions on December 2nd, 2021. Among … More
60 Years Ago: A Night With Marilyn
On November 17, 1961 – 60 years ago this week – Marilyn joined 25-year-old Douglas Kirkland for what would become … More
Marilyn (Un)Covers France’s ‘Le Figaro’
While one of her most risqué movie costumes is showcased in Paris (see here), Marilyn appears en deshabillé for Le Figaro‘s magazine supplement this … More
Madonna Goes Back to Marilyn
From the ‘Material Girl’ video to her 1991 Vanity Fair layout, Madonna has referenced Marilyn frequently during her career. The … More
The Myths of Marilyn’s ‘Black Wig’ Sitting
The so-called ‘Black Wig Sitting’ was part of Marilyn’s Vogue shoot with Bert Stern, completed over a weekend in June … More
Marilyn Dreams of Dior at the Brooklyn Museum
Bert Stern’s iconic portrait of Marilyn for Vogue in a new exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, at the Brooklyn … More
Marilyn Returns to the Hotel Bel Air
Marilyn first stayed at the Hotel Bel Air in 1948, and again as a rising star in 1952, renting a suite … More
When Marilyn Met Mr. Controversial
London-based artist Mr. Controversial uses vintage pulp imagery in his oil paintings, paired with provocative captions. His latest work, ‘Deal … 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