MARILYN – The Exhibition is opening at Arches London Bridge this autumn
More than six decades after her death, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most influential figures in film, fashion and pop culture – numerous movies have been made about her life, her actual dresses have been worn on the red carpet, and now an exhibition dedicated to her is coming to London.
MARILYN – The Exhibition will be the first of its kind in the UK and will feature 250 objects from Ted Stampfer’s collection (he’s the world’s largest collector of Marilyn Monroe’s historical objects of this kind), including love letters, movie props, scripts, childhood drawings, robes, family photos, shoes, outfits, accessories, make-up, memorabilia from her film production ventures in London in 1956 and her meeting with the Queen, and more.
The show is promising unprecedented insight into the world of Marilyn Monroe, from her beginnings as Norma Jean Baker to her transformation into a cultural icon. Speaking about the exhibition, collector and curator Ted Stampfer says, “I’m delighted that some of the most fascinating artefacts from my personal collection will be on display in London for the first time. Much has been written and discussed about Marilyn over the decades but no one can say with absolute certainty what the truth is. What we can consider, in addition to her film and photographic legacy, are her personal material possessions. In 1962, after her death, her items were stored and preserved, almost like they were in a time capsule, for nearly four decades! It’s wonderful to be able to share these unique pieces which can give us a real insight into her life, allowing us today to get closer to the real Marilyn Monroe and her true identity.”
Tickets go on sale in mid-September ahead of an October opening, and you can sign up below to get first access.
Key Information
Opening date | Fri 18th October 2024
Address | 8 Bermondsey St, London SE1 2ER
For more information | marilynlondonbridge.co.uk