Marilyn Monroe was a model, actress, producer, lover, wife – and is still a pop icon today and for many one of the sexiest women ever. The blonde, who became a world star in the 1950s, has also inspired many artists in recent decades – and Frank Krüger also had a special idea for a work of art from her!
Beautiful and inspirational
Marilyn Monroe has gone down in history as the quintessential blonde and has enchanted countless people, especially with the roles she played in her films. Even after her death, many artists were still inspired by her and especially in Pop Art her face, which everyone recognizes, is simply indispensable. From Andy Warhol to Earl Moran to Mimmo Rotella, many well-known artists have immortalized their faces for posterity.
Frank Krüger was also inspired by the Monroe – in a very special way! The world star’s face was portrayed by him with cut aluminum on lacquer in a way that draws attention at first sight. And once in view, you can no longer take your eyes off it, because then a different picture emerges from every angle and with different incidences of light. Fascinating – and an absolute must for real fans of the icon!
Marilyn Monroe – an icon!
Marilyn is world star and myth at the same time and to this day has countless fans who admire her for what she stood for. She has been celebrated as a movie star in Hollywood and around the world and has also had success as a producer. Since her time as a photo model, rows of men have fallen at her feet and women have also liked her because of her film roles. A life that seemed perfect on the outside – and yet ensured that Norma Jeane Baker, as Monroe was actually called, died of an overdose of pills.
Marilyn Monroe had to accept some strokes of fate early on. Her career did not run smoothly either, but was paved with many stumbling blocks. With the success, the rumors increased, which did not make her life easier. For example, many were convinced that the beautiful blonde was having an affair with then-President John. F. Kennedy had. Certainly another chapter in the life of the woman behind all the successes that also suffered from the fame. She will be remembered as a sexy blonde and proof that origin does not have to be decisive for professional success.
