Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe

“Marilyn Monroe’s spectacular beauty and sexuality stoked America’s collective imagination, captivating and defining her era. Half a century later, her legend continues to captivate, and you can see the ongoing radiation of her mystique for yourself in the ‘Marilyn Monroe: Life as a Legend’ exhibition.”

– Barry Paris, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“‘Life as a Legend’ includes virtually every famous picture of Marilyn Monroe.”

– Jud Yalkut, Dayton City Paper

Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe captured the spark, sex appeal and sensation that was Marilyn Monroe. This vivid and diverse exhibition tracked Marilyn’s rise to stardom through the eyes of more than 80 artists—Andy Warhol, Allen Jones, Peter Blake, Richard Avedon, Bert Stern, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and many others—with more than 300 images ranging in style from fashion photography to Pop Art.

Every aspect of Monroe’s legendary charm, vulnerability, and ambition were on display in this fascinating look at the entertainment industry’s commodification of feminine beauty and sex appeal. Though a self-described “artificial product,” Monroe’s warmth and soulfulness transcended the industry’s attempts to package her voluptuous sensuality. Documenting the iconic life of America’s favorite sex symbol, Life as a Legend showcased one of the world’s most famous and intriguing women.

This hugely successful tour, which broke attendance records at most venues, was organized by Artoma (Hamburg, Germany) and circulated by International Arts & Artists.

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