This iconic image of Marilyn, seen through glass, is part of a new exhibition by artist David Datuna at his new Datuna Art Space, a converted taxi cab garage newly opened in Long Island City, New York, as Vinesh Vora reports for The Knockturnal. Here are some of his other portraits of Marilyn (with nods to Frank Powolny, Sam Shaw, Nickolas Muray and Andy Warhol…)
Nickolas Muray Exhibit in Genoa
Photographer Nickolas Muray is the subject of a new retrospective, opening at the Doge’s Palace in Genoa, Italy, and on display until February 8, 2015. Born in Hungary, Muray was also known for his passionate affair with the great Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. His Hollywood portraits feature Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Carole Lombard and a young Elizabeth Taylor. Famed for his work in Kodachrome, Muray photographed Marilyn in 1952, in a unique, Renaissance style.
Thanks to Eric and Tony at MM Fan Club Belgium
A catalogue for this exhibition can be ordered here
Nickolas Muray’s Marilyn in ‘Time’
This lovely photo by Nickolas Muray, posted on the ‘Things and Other Stuff’ blog today, was found inside a vintage copy of Time, soon to be auctioned on Ebay (the cover star that week was comedienne Lucille Ball.)