Marilyn’s marriage to Joe DiMaggio and its long aftermath is one of the most fabled, and frequently misunderstood aspects of … More
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Marilyn Vs Yves: When Hollywood Meets Paris
When Hollywood Meets Paris – a new double album featuring 27 songs by Marilyn and Yves Montand, including their duets … More
From Venus to Marilyn: the ‘Naked Dress’ in History
In an article for i-D magazine, Zoë Kendall argues that the history of the ‘naked dress’ began with the Venus de … More
Marilyn at Magnum: Portraits in Action
Photographer Eve Arnold’s estate are currently offering this classic image of Marilyn between the sheets (a publicity shot for The … More
Misquoting Marilyn: A Lesson From History
If you’ve ever despaired over asinine quotes wrongly attributed to Marilyn – and what true fan hasn’t? – it may … More
Mr Brainwash Brings Marilyn to Belfast
Mr Brainwash, aka Thierry Guetta, is a French-born, LA-based street artist. In the past, he has used Andy Warhol’s silkscreens … More
‘Star Faces’: Masking Up With Marilyn
Artist Richard Bernstein is perhaps best-known for the iconic cover art he created for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine during the … More
Marilyn Brings ‘Hollywood Cool’ to Bonhams
Following the recent auctions at Heritage and Julien’s, several Marilyn-related lots will go under the hammer this Wednesday, December 8, … More
Marilyn Flies High With Heritage Auctions
Some rare items of Marilyn-related ephemera are featured in the Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Showcase at Heritage Auctions, with bids … More
‘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