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Meeting Bert Stern

28 Friday Jun 2013

Posted by marina72 in Art and Photography, Marilyn Monroe

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Bert Stern, Marilyn Monroe, Mary Ann Lynch

One of Stern's most popular 'Marilyns', at the Staley Wise Gallery, NYC

One of Stern’s most popular ‘Marilyns’, at the Staley Wise Gallery, NYC

The American portrait photographer Bert Stern, famed for his provocative images of Marilyn Monroe and others, died aged 83 on June 26th, 2013, the New York Times reports.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be reviewing his work here and at ES Updates.

But first, here’s a personal tribute from artist and photographer Mary Ann Lynch, who met Mr Stern at a New York gallery opening, in April this year. Continue reading →

Styling Marilyn: Kenneth Battelle 1927-2013

13 Thursday Jun 2013

Posted by marina72 in Fashion and Beauty, Marilyn Monroe

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Bert Stern, Chicago, Earl Gustie, Eve Arnold, Jackie Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Kenneth Battelle, Marilyn Monroe, New York, Some Like It Hot

Marilyn Monroe, styled by Kenneth for her appearance at the JFK birthday gala in 1962

Marilyn Monroe, styled by Kenneth for her appearance at the JFK birthday gala in 1962

Kenneth Battelle, who was dubbed ‘hairdresser to the stars’ during the 1950s, died at home in Wappinger Falls, New York, on May 12th,  2013. Continue reading →

Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011

23 Wednesday Mar 2011

Posted by marina72 in Film

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AIDS, AmFAR, Bert Stern, Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Max Lerner, Michael Jackson, Mike Todd, Montgomery Clift, Richard Burton, Truman Capote

In honour of the glorious Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away today, I’m posting an updated version of my tribute, Marilyn, Elizabeth and Cleopatra, first published on Immortal Marilyn in 2009. Continue reading →

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