‘The original triple threat’: two exhibitions celebrate Marilyn Monroe as creative pioneer
Why it matters: The exhibitions will redefine Marilyn Monroe's legacy for potentially millions of visitors over the summer.
- BFI and National Portrait Gallery are co-hosting exhibitions to celebrate Marilyn Monroe's centenary, aiming to redefine her public image.
- Marilyn Monroe is being re-evaluated as a "creative pioneer" and "original triple threat," challenging her long-standing reduction to a sex symbol or tragic figure.
- The exhibitions will emphasize Monroe's subversive nature and broader contributions to film, moving beyond common narratives of scandal.
Two major exhibitions at the BFI and National Portrait Gallery aim to reframe Marilyn Monroe's legacy beyond her sex symbol and tragic figure personas, celebrating her as a creative pioneer and "original triple threat" in film. This "summer of Marilyn" marks the centenary of her birth, highlighting her subversive impact on the industry.
