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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), born and raised in Los Angeles as Norma Jeane Mortenson, was a famous Hollywood actress and very popular sex symbol who continues to be a major culture icon.

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Andy Warhol (left) and Tina Turner in 1981, sharing a slice of watermelon. Andy is looking into the camera, Tina is smiling.

How Andy Warhol revolutionized the art world

How Andy Warhol revolutionized the art world

Andy Warhol would have turned 95 on August 6. His genre-defining artwork remains as popular and iconic as ever.
ArtsAugust 6, 202311 images
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'DIVA' exhibition celebrates extraordinary women

'DIVA' exhibition celebrates extraordinary women

A new Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition celebrates iconic female performers who have defined popular culture.
CultureJune 26, 20239 images
Film still from "Blonde," Ana de Armas sits in front of a mirror and laughs.

Monroe is more than a sex symbol in new film

Monroe is more than a sex symbol in new film

A new film shows how Marilyn Monroe was ahead of her time politically. "Blonde" premieres on Netflix on September 28.
CultureSeptember 27, 2022
Marilyn Monroe wearing a collar necklace.

'Happy birthday, Mr. President'

'Happy birthday, Mr. President'

Marilyn Monroe's serenade for US President John F. Kennedy was legendary. But it's not the only famous birthday song.
MusicMay 19, 2022
Fredrik Robertsson's futuristic outfit featuring metal spikes.

Fake moustaches and Marilyn Monroe's old gown at Met Gala 2022

Fake moustaches and Marilyn Monroe's old gown at Met Gala 2022

Kim Kardashian, Anderson Paak and other celebs donned their finest for the Metropolitan Museum of Art event on May 2.
CultureMay 3, 20229 images
Colorful photograph of pop artist Andy Warhol posed standing in front of a large piece of his multimedia art

Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe set for auction record

Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe set for auction record

Christie's will be auctioning an iconic Marilyn Monroe work by Andy Warhol. Here is a look at the pop artist's life.
ArtsMarch 22, 20229 images
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