Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962
The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex, has announced a new (and free) programme of classic Hollywood musical matinees, on Tuesdays at 2pm. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will be shown on November 3, with a rare screening of There’s No Business Like Show Business following on January 12, 2016.
Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Diptych (1962) will be among the pop artist’s many famous works on display at a new exhibition, Warhol is Here, opening at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex on September 24, through to February 26, 2012. Best of all, admission is free!
“The Pavilion is delighted to announce that one of Warhol’s most important works the Marilyn Diptych(1962), will be part of the exhibition. The painting, made in 1962, shortly after the actress’ death, comprises two canvasses, each containing 25 silkscreened repetitions of the image of Marilyn Monroe first used as a publicity photograph taken for her role in the film Niagara. It is considered to be one of the world’s most important pieces of contemporary art and was created at a time when Warhol was moving from being a commercial artist and establishing his reputation as a fine artist.”