New Reviews Explore Marilyn Monroe's Enduring Legacy
Recent reviews of 'Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait' delve into the radiant and uncontainable star she always aspired to be, examining the various interpretations and inventions of her public image. The articles discuss her lasting impact and how she is perceived.
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Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait review – the radiant, uncontainable star she always wanted to be
National Portrait Gallery, London The actor’s life in pictures, from mousey-haired teen to American icon to her shocking death at 36, beams with the charm that defined a century. But why aren’t we shown more of what lay behind the smile? I wanted to hate the National Portrait Gallery’s new blockbuster show, Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait. It represents two things that really should be binned: anniversary exhibitions (it marks Monroe’s 100th birthday) and exhibitions of celebrity portraits. Annive...
By Charlotte Jansen
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The exhibition that marks the centenary of the actress' birth shows our need to explain her rather than accept her as she appears
By Gerry Brakus
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