Monthly Archives: October 2010

When Banksy Met Marilyn

Posted on October 31, 2010 by marina72

Spotted on Ebay’s UK website, attributed to graffiti artist Banksy – using a photograph of Marilyn waving from a helicopter in Korea, 1954.


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Carl Rollyson Reviews ‘Fragments’

Posted on October 30, 2010 by marina72

“As portrayed in her own words, Marilyn Monroe emerges as thoughtful and accomplished — not characteristics that most biographies emphasize. She had marvelous taste and could decorate a house or cook a meal with panache. Photographs in this book document … Continue reading →


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Spoto on Marilyn

Posted on October 29, 2010 by marina72

“Twenty years ago, for example, I began research for a life of Marilyn Monroe–the first such project authorized by her Estate, with no strings attached and unhindered access to a massive array of materials never before consulted. After conducting more … Continue reading →


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Fragments in Translation

Posted on October 28, 2010 by marina72

The French author, Tiphaine Samoyault, has spoken to Liberation France about her latest translation, Marilyn Monroe’s Fragments. (Note: this interview has been translated from French to English. I apologise in advance for any errors!) “A strong, full experience” Translator of James … Continue reading →


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Dating Tips From Jackie and Marilyn

Posted on October 28, 2010 by marina72

“No serious interests, but I’m always interested…” – Marilyn Monroe, when asked if she was dating or in love. “Jackie had more men per square inch than any woman I have ever known.” – Letitia Baldrige Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and … Continue reading →


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MM Photos Help Paralysed Patients

Posted on October 28, 2010 by marina72

People with a rare disorder that paralyzes all muscles except their eyes may one day communicate through computer images because of research using photos of Marilyn Monroe and Josh Brolin. In an experiment, 12 neurosurgery patients had electrodes implanted to measure … Continue reading →


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A Beautiful Mind

Posted on October 27, 2010 by marina72

The publication of Fragments has revived the age-old (and to me, baffling) debate on Marilyn Monroe’s intellect. In Canada’s Globe and Mail, Lynn Crosbie ponders… But why are we so determined to make her an intellectual as well? Most riveting … Continue reading →


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Amanda Lepore, ‘Marilyn’

Posted on October 27, 2010 by marina72

The full-length video for ‘Marilyn’, a song by transsexual performance artist Amanda Lepore, and featuring rapper Cazwell, has just been released. Here are some of the lyrics: Madonna, she’s too rich, Everybody wants to be rich, Everybody wants to be … Continue reading →


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Stern Exhibition in Berlin

Posted on October 27, 2010 by marina72

Original photographs from Bert Stern’s ‘Last Sitting’ of 1962 are on display at the Schloss Britz in Berlin until January 30, supplemented with items belonging to Monroe collector Peter Schnug and an installation, ‘Marilyn’s Interiors’, by artist Nicole Cohen. Video … Continue reading →


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Dita’s Reading List

Posted on October 25, 2010 by marina72

Posted by Dita Von Teese on Twitter today, Fragments is among her new book purchases…


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