Tag Archives: Philippe Halsman

Immortal Marilyn in June

Posted on June 2, 2011 by marina72

A floral tribute was delivered to Marilyn’s crypt yesterday by Immortal Marilyn staffer Jackie Craig, on behalf of loyal fans. $150 was donated to the Animal Haven charity after the cost of the flowers was met. This month’s updates to … Continue reading →


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Marilyn at ‘PostSecret’

Posted on February 1, 2011 by marina72

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. This entry, using Philippe Halsman’s iconic 1952 Life cover shot of Marilyn, appeared yesterday.


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Kelly Osbourne as Marilyn

Posted on July 30, 2010 by marina72

While Kelly Osbourne doesn’t look much like Marilyn, I appreciate her efforts to copy some classic images here. After all, it’s an opportunity few Monroe fans would be able to resist… Philippe Halsman, 1952


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‘Do not regret growing old…’

Posted on June 17, 2010 by marina72

Photoshop art by ES member Nancy, after a 1952 session with Philippe Halsman


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