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Andy Warhol, Marilyn (F. & S. II. 22)

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Andy Warhol's 1967 Marilyn portfolio is a landmark in Pop Art, exploring celebrity culture, mass production, and the commodification of the human image. Created after Monroe’s tragic death, the series conveys themes of fame, mortality, and the construction of public identity. Blurring the line between art and commercial product, Warhol’s Marilyn prints remain iconic, widely exhibited, and highly valued, encapsulating his artistic legacy.

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Title: Andy Warhol, Marilyn (F. & S. II. 22)

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Andy Warhol's 1967 Marilyn portfolio is a landmark in Pop Art, exploring celebrity culture, mass production, and the commodification of the human image.

Created after Monroe’s tragic death, the series conveys themes of fame, mortality, and the construction of public identity.

Blurring the line between art and commercial product, Warhol’s Marilyn prints remain iconic, widely exhibited, and highly valued, encapsulating his artistic legacy.

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