February 19, 2011

Starting today and continuing until May 15th, 2011, the Marilyn Monroe Exhibit at the McMichael Gallery pays respect to the iconic actress baptized Norma Jeane Baker. Renamed and recreated by Twentieth Century Fox as Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jeane would become a vibrant personality, sex symbol, and cultural phenomenon.

The McMichael Gallery includes approximately 150 works that highlight the innocence of Norma Jeane and the career of Marilyn, highlighting the contrasts between her difficult childhood and vulnerability, and her rise to stardom and status as possibly the most photographed individual of the twentieth century.

Featuring works by Andy Worhol, Allen Jones, Robert Indiana, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Richard Avedon, Douglas Kirkland, and many other artists, the Marilyn Monroe Exhibit has enjoyed popularity in Europe and the United States before making its Canadian debut. Entrance to the McMichael Gallery is $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. For more information on the Marilyn Monroe Exhibit and other upcoming exhibits, check out the McMichael Gallery’s website.