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FEINGERSH EXHIBITION IN THE UK

An exhibition of Ed Feingersh’s potographs entitled “My Week With Marilyn” will open at “Galerie Prints” in South London, United Kingdom on Feb 15th and continue through until March 30th.

Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe 1955 during her time in New York for “Red Book” magazine. Among his photos of Monroe, he captured her preparing to ride a pink elephant at Madison Square Gardens and most arguably his most famous photo (and one that’s instantly recognisable around the world) sees her splashing on a drop of Chanel No 5 perfume.

For more information, head here: https://www.galerieprints.com/a-week-with-marilyn/

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NORMA JEAN GALA RAISES OVER $400,000!

Here are a few photos of the Marilyn Monroe exhibit at the 7th Annual Norma Jean Gala. This event raised over $400,000.00 for Uplift Family Services at Camp Hollygrove programs for at-risk youth in Los Angeles. Thank you to ChadMichael and his company OhMannequin for donating mannequins and items for this exhibition.

Note: Hollygrove spells Marilyn Monroe’s given name as Norma Jean (no E) because this is how her name was spelled when she was originally registered as a new resident at the orphanage.


Marilyn’s overcoat, summer dress and beaded necklace. The coat was shown with the green dress in the 1999 Christie’s catalog for the first Marilyn Monroe estate auction on page 105.  The coat and necklace were sold by Christie’s in 1999. The dress was sold by Julien’s in 2005 at the Marilyn Monroe auction. Marilyn wore this overcoat as she exited Polyclinic Hospital on July 11, 1961.


Marilyn’s evening cape from the East of Eden premiere, sold by Julien’s in 2005 at the Marilyn Monroe auction.

Marilyn’s green Pucci blouse, sold at the 1999 Christie’s auction.

Marilyn’s wool jacket with mink collar. The fur sold at the 1999 Christie’s auction.


Marilyn’s wool skirt from Let’s Make Love.


An orange negligee robe worn by Marilyn for publicity photos.


Marilyn’s gown from Let’s Make Love.

A Marilyn Monroe director’s chair, used on the Bus Stop set.



The exhibit.


The gala tent.


Cocktail napkins.


The water tower on the former RKO Studios lot, seen from the gala.

 

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7TH ANNUAL NORMA JEAN GALA

Marilyn Remembered will be represented at the 7th Annual Norma Jean Gala, taking place on Saturday, May 19 in Los Angeles. Treasures from our club President Greg Schreiner and Scott Fortner’s collection will be on exhibit at the event. Marilyn Monroe estate items and film worn pieces displayed at the gala will be a first, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.  All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Camp Hollygrove / Uplift Family Services. Hollygrove was Marilyn’s childhood orphanage. To learn more about the Norma Jean Gala: https://upliftfs.org/7th-annual-norma-jean-gala/

Items that will be on display include:


Marilyn’s evening cape from the 1955 premiere of East of Eden.  From the Scott Fortner collection.


Marilyn’s personal wool jacket with mink collar, worn extensively throughout 1955 and 1956.  For the Scott Fortner collection.


Marilyn’s film costume from Let’s Make Love, from the Greg Schreiner collection.

Marilyn’s personal overcoat, worn as she exited Polyclinic Hospital on July 11, 1961, from the Scott Fortner collection.

Marilyn’s wool skirt from Let’s Make Love, from the Scott Fortner Collection.

Marilyn Monroe’s Director’s Chair from Bus Stop. From the Greg Schreiner Collection.

Marilyn’s green Pucci blouse, from the Scott Fortner Collection.

Marilyn’s orange negligee robe, from the Greg Schreiner Collection.

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PORTRAIT EXHIBITION IN LONDON

There’s a new FREE Milton H. Greene portrait exhibition called “Up Close with Marilyn” happening in London, United Kingdom this year between Friday 11th May – Saturday 24th June.

“Proud Galleries is pleased to present ‘Up Close with Marilyn: Portraits by Milton H. Greene’, an exhibition of rare photographs of Marilyn Monroe, captured by celebrated photographer Milton H. Greene. Milton photographed the versatile characters Marilyn performed for the camera, shooting the actress in 52 different settings resulting in an archive of over 5000 images. Projecting intimate vulnerability whilst commanding the attention of her audience, Marilyn’s ability to construct and control her public image reinforced her position as one of Hollywood’s most admired and publicised 1950s movie stars. The large-scale photographic prints included in this collection exhibit Marilyn in overwhelming detail, encapsulating the glamour, charisma and unique charm that contributed to her stratospheric success and enduring legacy. Marilyn Monroe is arguably the most photographed personality of the 1950s; famed for her intoxicating sexuality wrapped in an aura of almost childlike innocence. By the time she had filmed her first movie at the age of 21, Marilyn had already experimented with her now famous bleached hair, but it was not until she turned 30 that she legally changed her name from Norma Jean to Marilyn Monroe. Whilst she is remembered for a baby doll rendition of Happy Birthday and holding down her blowing white skirt in front of paparazzi, Marilyn was far from the ‘dumb blonde’ she performed. Through a contemporary lens, Marilyn has become a symbol of not only sex appeal, but empowerment and womanhood as she embraced the camera in a way that no celebrity had dared to do before. Milton’s poised and elegant depictions demonstrate Marilyn’s ability to create an entirely different character in front of the lens with just a simple glance, whether she is seductively posing in a negligee or hiding a coy smile with her hand. ‘Up Close with Marilyn: Portraits by Milton H. Greene’ allows the viewer to indulge in the fantasy of ‘Marilyn’ that she so effortlessly created for those who met her enthralling gaze.”

For dates and times of the exhibition, please head here: https://www.list.co.uk/event/21010490-up-close-with-marilyn-portraits-by-milton-h-greene/