Category Archives: Art and Photography

Bert Stern’s Last Sitting: An Ever-Changing Story

Posted on April 4, 2013 by marina72

In Bert Stern: Original Madman, Shannah Laumeister’s 2011 documentary about the photographer, Stern discusses his infamous ‘last sitting’ with Marilyn. He spoke to Time magazine recently, and you can watch a clip from the film at Nowness. “After I set up the studio … Continue reading →


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Hollywood Legends at Julien’s

Posted on March 12, 2013 by marina72

 Marilyn graces another auction catalogue cover this week. Julien’s Hollywood Legends sale is set for April 5-6, and includes photographs, documents and a cocktail dress that belonged to MM.


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Marilyn at Heritage Auctions

Posted on March 7, 2013 by marina72

Marilyn graces the cover of the latest Heritage Auctions catalogue (price: $50, or view as PDF), accompanying the next Entertainment & Music Memorabilia auction, to be held in Dallas (and online.) Among the MM-related items on offer are several sets of rare … Continue reading →


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Marilyn in Dundee

Posted on March 3, 2013 by marina72

 Fifteen images of Marilyn – taken throughout her career – are on display at Dundee’s art24sevenmedia gallery, and will be auctioned, reports The Courier. “The collection of 15 pictures have been taken from vintage negatives shot by infamous Hollywood photographers Gerry … Continue reading →


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Barkley L. Hendricks: At Marilyn’s Feet

Posted on March 2, 2013 by marina72

Click on the image above, and look closer: the woman in this painting is wearing slingbacks decorated with Marilyn’s visage, Warhol-style, reports Women’s Wear Daily. ‘Triple Portrait: World Conqueror‘ is part of Hearts Hands Eyes Mind, a new exhibition by artist Barkley … Continue reading →


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‘I Love Your Kiss Forever Forever’

Posted on March 2, 2013 by marina72

 This lithograph by Andy Warhol – featuring Marilyn’s lips – is up for auction online at Christie’s, reports the Los Angeles Times. Bidding is currently at $30,000, ending on Tuesday March 5th. UPDATE: The lithograph has been sold for $90,000, making … Continue reading →


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Willy Rizzo 1928-2013

Posted on March 1, 2013 by marina72

Willy Rizzo, who photographed Marilyn in 1962, has died aged 84. Born in Naples, he moved to Paris during the 1930s, and became interested in photography. Rizzo’s photos of the North African war caught the eye of Life magazine. He later … Continue reading →


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Behind the Camera With Marilyn

Posted on February 25, 2013 by marina72

Two intriguing new books caught my eye recently: firstly, Hollywood Sketchbook: A Century of Costume Illustration, by Deborah Nadoolman Landis (who curated the V&A Hollywood Costume exhibit.) The cover features a sketch by Travilla of Marilyn in one of his designs … Continue reading →


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Michelle Shocked: Indelible Marilyn

Posted on February 13, 2013 by marina72

Singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked is to publish a new song ‘I Will Be Loved’, a tribute to Marilyn – part of her current work-in-progress, Indelible Women – on her website tomorrow, to celebrate St Valentine’s Day. The sheet-music will be available to … Continue reading →


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Marilyn, Travilla and Their Mystery Friend

Posted on February 11, 2013 by marina72

This photo, featuring Marilyn relaxing at the 5-4 Ballroom, Los Angeles, in 1952, with costume designer Billy Travilla and an unnamed friend, was uncovered by the Travilla estate a few years ago. Previously, it had only been published in cropped … Continue reading →


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