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Willy Rizzo 1928-2013

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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Happy New Year 2012

Let’s celebrate with some art from Ileana Hunter. This is after Willy Rizzo’s 1962 session with Marilyn. I like its dreamy, magical quality.  After Marilyn’s 1951 session with Edward Clark, also lovely.  


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The Art of Marilyn in Crete

Painter and ES member Elizabeth Grammaticas visited the ‘Marilyn Monroe in the Arts’ exhibition in Crete last week, and has shared her thoughts (and photos) with us. I have posted a small selection, but you can see many more over … Continue reading


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Anniversary Tribute

Based on a 1962 photo by Willy Rizzo, created by MM superfan Lady Doryan


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