Marilyn Monroe

A woman with brown hair and a blue sweater is sitting in front of a background of paper covered in writing, intimately strumming a guitar. Her eyes are closed and her lips set in a stoic position, implying she is in deep contemplative as she parcels out each individual note. Her name -- Lana Del Rey -- is written on a torn piece of paper, taped to the background in the upper-right corner.

Lana Del Rey: The Evocative Melodies Behind Performative Stardom

When examining Lana Del Rey's music and history, one finds a fascinating conversation between the artist and the veil of celebrity.…

March 21, 2024

In an article about an East Village Andy Warhol exhibit, Warhol stares boldly at the viewer against a backdrop of his most iconic works.

Bright and Brash: Andy Warhol Exhibit in New York Pops With Style

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

The 'Thirty Are Better Than One' exhibition illuminates the iconic artist's oeuvre with unparalleled radiance.…

August 22, 2023

A drawing of blonde shows Marilyn Monroe staring sadly into the camera

Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ Cynically Dehumanizes Its Iconic Subject

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

The popular streaming platform's new film caused a lot of outrage over its depictions of Marilyn Monroe.…

October 14, 2022

A drawing of a blonde woman shows marilyn monroe staring into the screen

Is the New Marilyn Monroe Film ‘Blonde’ Really a Biopic?

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

This upcoming film based on the Hollywood star garnered criticism already. Is it unfounded or justified?…

August 16, 2022

An illustration of Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress at the Met Gala.

Why Kim Kardashian Wearing Marilyn Monroe’s Dress Is a Big Deal

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

50 years after Monroe donned the historic garment, the dress was brought out for the famous reality TV star to wear at the Met Gala — leaving many spectators unhappy.…

May 17, 2022

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