"Warhol's depictions of Monroe, such as his 1962 silkscreen Green Marilyn, continue to especially resonate today. The shock of Monroe's death in 1962, aged 36, compelled [Warhol] to make his first portrait of Monroe, Gold Marilyn Monroe, in which her face is enshrined like that of a Byzantine saint against a field of gold."
"His portraits have given her image something of a sheen-an elevated status in popular culture. However, outside of art history, the popular biographies or analyses of Marilyn's 'mythology' spend little time considering Monroe as a subject in the visual arts beyond film."
Marilyn Monroe is a prominent motif in 20th-century art, especially in the UK and US. The exhibition and accompanying book showcase works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Pauline Boty, and Marlene Dumas, highlighting Monroe's enduring appeal. Warhol's portraits, particularly Green Marilyn, resonate today, elevating her status in popular culture. The exhibition also acknowledges earlier depictions by artists like Willem de Kooning, emphasizing Monroe's influence beyond film and her representation in visual arts.
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