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Marilyn Monroe: Reflections
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Published in celebration of the Hollywood star's 100th birthday and in association with the Marilyn Monroe estate, to accompany the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Marilyn Monroe: Reflections presents both famous and unseen photographs of the celebrated actress, alongside iconic quotes from and about Monroe.
Published in celebration of the Hollywood star's 100th birthday and in association with the Marilyn Monroe estate, to accompany the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Marilyn Monroe: Reflections presents both famous and unseen photographs of the celebrated actress, alongside iconic quotes from and about Monroe.
"If I am a star...the people made me a star. No studio, no person, but the people did." - Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is one of the most celebrated icons from the twentieth century who devoted her life to the silver screen. Her beauty and charisma were captured in images taken by some of the great photographers of the era including Eve Arnold and Richard Avedon. Marilyn Monroe: Reflections showcases a number of loved photographs alongside iconic quotes by Monroe and those who knew and admired her including Bonnie Greer, Elton John, and Zadie Smith.
From her early years as Norma Jeane, to her unforgettable roles in The Seven Year Itch, and The Misfits, this beautiful giftbook offers readers a personal perspective on the well-loved icon. Monroe sought agency in shaping her career which is illustrated through her own words and her collaboration with photographers in creating her image.
A short introduction by Rosie Broadley, Senior Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, explores Monroe's enduring legacy and cultural impact.
Marilyn Monroe: Reflections presents both famous and unseen photographs of the celebrated actress, alongside iconic quotes from and about Monroe.
"If I am a star...the people made me a star. No studio, no person, but the people did." - Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is one of the most celebrated icons from the twentieth century who devoted her life to the silver screen. Her beauty and charisma were captured in images taken by some of the great photographers of the era including Eve Arnold and Richard Avedon. Marilyn Monroe: Reflections showcases a number of loved photographs alongside iconic quotes by Monroe and those who knew and admired her including Bonnie Greer, Elton John, and Zadie Smith.
From her early years as Norma Jeane, to her unforgettable roles in The Seven Year Itch, and The Misfits, this beautiful giftbook offers readers a personal perspective on the well-loved icon. Monroe sought agency in shaping her career which is illustrated through her own words and her collaboration with photographers in creating her image.
A short introduction by Rosie Broadley, Senior Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, explores Monroe's enduring legacy and cultural impact.
About the Author
Rosie Broadley is Joint Head of Curatorial and Senior Curator of 20th-Century Collections at the National Portrait Gallery, London. She has contributed to publications including Francis Bacon: Human Presence (2024), Paul McCartney 1964: Eyes of the Storm (2023), BP Portrait Award 2018 (2018), Suffrage and the Arts: Visual Culture, Politics and Enterprise (2018) and Laura Knight Portraits (2013).
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