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• The Marilyn Monroe Expression Sheet

  
  Whether she's in near tears, pleasantly surprised, or playing it coy, Marilyn Monroe is simply just gorgeous.
  April 23, 2013 7 likes

• Analogue Girl About Town: The Truth About LA

  
  There are a few things I do not like about my city, but despite its glaring imperfections, it’s a city where people continue to create and where dreams come true.
  February 05, 2013 5 comments 12 likes

• Marilyn Monroe: The Lost Film of Peter Mangone

  
  He skipped his classes in hopes of photographing his idol as she left the hotel. But what Peter Mangone didn’t imagine was that he would get something much more.
  January 10, 2013 1 comment 16 likes

• Marilyn Monroe Wishes You A Happy Thanksgiving!

  
  Check out these photographs of Marilyn Monroe about to get her Thanksgiving on back in 1950. Clad in a Pilgrim outfit with a shotgun in tow, the turkey probably wasn't too happy to be posing with the blonde bombshell.
  November 23, 2012 4 likes

• Marilyn Monroe Exhibit to Open in London's National Portrait Gallery this September

  
  If you're going to be in London come late September, you might want to drop by the National Portrait Gallery for an exhibit showcasing Marilyn Monroe's connections with the UK. Read more after the jump!
  August 31, 2012 1 like

• Behind the Scenes of Blockbuster Movies

  
  Before you buy your tickets at the box office, before you take a seat in a dimly lit theatre, and before you dig into your bucket of popcorn, check out these rare snaps from the sets of cinema favourites like Jaws, Star Wars, and more! Go back in time with these classics and oldies for Midweek Movies!
  August 29, 2012 6 likes

• Blonde Ambition Rumble ended 11 months ago

  
  In honor of Marilyn Monroe's birthday week, we here at Lomography will be ending our celebration of it with a bang...through dun, dun, dun - a rumble! We know you guys love a good rumble - so do we, and so with one of the most well-loved blondes as inspiration, here's what you gotta do to indulge in your own blonde ambition!
  June 08, 2012 7 comments 16 likes

• ★ Where in the World is Marilyn Monroe?

  
  You've probably seen it so many times that is has become quite a cliche already...y'know...Marilyn Monroe's most famous pose? Still widely imitated in popular culture - and by regular folks, see the Hollywood screen goddess in all her 26-feet upskirt glory!
  June 08, 2012 1 comment 2 likes

• Marilyn Monroe: The Sultry Songstress

  
  You're probably familiar with some of Marilyn Monroe's memorable singing numbers in many of her notable films. Since we're all about the stunning Miss Monroe this week, we've got five of these iconic song numbers by the classy blonde bombshell for you to watch and listen to!
  June 06, 2012 3 likes

• The Night Marilyn Monroe Sang 'Happy Birthday' to JFK

  
  One of the most showstopping moments in pop culture and political history, photographer Bill Ray recounts the events of May 19, 1962, the night Marilyn Monroe seductively sang for US President John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday celebration in New York. Ray shares rare photos from one of Monroe's last appearances.
  June 05, 2012 4 likes

• Fast Facts & Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe

  
  "I used to say to myself, 'What the devil have you got to be proud about, Marilyn Monroe?' And I'd answer, 'Everything, everything.'" Find out more about the extraordinary life of the most iconic Hollywood figure here. See anecdotes and quotes as well as previously unpublished photos, like Marilyn's pre-blonde pics, poolside nudes, and even a Beatles album cover appearance!
  June 05, 2012 3 comments 16 likes

• Today in History: Marilyn Monroe is Born (1926)

  
  On this day, 86 years ago, one of the most the iconic beauties ever to grace silver screens around the world was born in Los Angeles. Let's take a look back at the life and work of the blonde bombshell of Hollywood in this installment of Today in History!
  June 01, 2012 1 comment 6 likes

• A Dashing Good Time at Cannes with Marilyn

  
  LomoAmigo eskimofriend was lucky enough to cover the Cannes Film Festival this year and he shares his week with Marilyn in these smashing black and white photos, taken with the LC-A+. See him looking sharp in his tuxedo and walking the red Cannes carpet with celebrities here!
  May 31, 2012 1 comment 4 likes

• Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe with a Rolleiflex

  
  In these vintage photos, Hollywood's blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe is seen taking some photographs with a Rolleiflex TLR. Who knew that this year's Cannes poster girl liked being behind the lens as well as in front of it?
  May 22, 2012 18 likes

• Two Weeks with Marilyn: The 65th Cannes Film Festival

  
  The blonde preferred by gentlemen is the face of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This iconic photograph of Hollywood sex symbol Marilyn Monroe blowing a birthday cake couldn't be more fitting as the fete celebrates its 65th year of showcasing the finest in cinema. See more vintage posters from past festivals here too!
  May 15, 2012 10 likes

• Barcode Portraits of Pop Icons by Scott Blake

  
  An American artist has created some amazing portraits of pop icons using an interesting medium: barcodes. How is that possible? Read on to find out!
  April 23, 2012 3 comments 6 likes

• Painted Photographs at the Open Eye Gallery

  
  Press prints and publicity shots are what comprises this series of photographs, from the private collection of Martin Parr. Snapshots of celebrities from the post-war decade, the markings on these photos were standard at the time and indicated where to crop and make edits for publishing in magazines and newspapers.
  January 23, 2012 2 comments 9 likes

• Magnum at the Movies

  
  Several noted photographers who are part of the photography cooperative Magnum have worked on movie sets to film stars at work. Take a look at some of the photos by these noted professionals and get the details for the exhibit after the break.
  December 26, 2011 6 likes

• ★ Marilyn Monroe Combines Lifting Weights, Wearing Jeans and Still Looking Classy

  
  This awesome photo of Marilyn Monroe was taken by famous photographer Philippe Halsman.
  September 30, 2011 2 comments 17 likes

• Last But Not the Least: Marilyn Monroe's Last Photo

  
  A weekend before her death, the sultry Marilyn Monroe was photographed while hanging out with Frank Sinatra and jazz pianist Buddy Greco. Unknown to them, the photos from that weekend would end up being the last photos ever taken of the dazzling Hollywood icon.
  August 25, 2011 1 comment 11 likes