Twelve limited edition gelatin silver prints of Marilyn Monroe, icon and legend of the 20th century are on display at LAN’s art space, neatly tucked in between dining spaces of the breathtaking restaurant and club. Marilyn Monroe remains immortal until today, not only through her Hollywood legacy but also through the touching portraits of star photographer Lawrence Schiller.
Contemporary art specialist Fabien Fryns presents the works by legendary photographer Lawrence Schiller in an approachable and modern setting. Photos of Marilyn Monroe are always special and even 47 years after her death the images of the iconic American movie star have not lost anything of their mystic and fascinating appeal. The film diva died suddenly at age 36 years, and the causes remain mysterious, though a medication overdose was reported in official papers.
Marilyn Monroe remains immortal until today, not only through her Hollywood legacy but also through the touching portraits of star photographer Lawrence Schiller.
Lawrence Schiller on Marilyn Monroe’s unique star presence:
“Marilyn is special in a different way because she was always battling to be taken seriously. Whether it was in her acting or whether it was in her personal life. When she spoke to you, she spoke in a way that you wanted to listen to her. That was the difference between her and those people in the entertainment business that I’ve photographed, or even outside of it: you always knew that you were seeing her in the middle of some bigger struggle. She didn’t exhibit it to you at that moment. It wasn’t written all over her face. But there was something that you could tell that was going on.”
(Part of Lawrence Grobel’s Interview with Lawrence Schiller, “Marilyn Monroe 12” catalogue, 2007).
“Marilyn 12” Photo History
Lawrence Schiller took the photo series “Marilyn 12” only two months before Marilyn Monroe’s sudden death in August 1962 on the film set of her unfinished movie “ Something’s got to give”. The photographs include images from the last birthday of the iconic American sexsymbol, celebrated on location. Throughout the period Schiller worked at the film set to shoot Marilyn Monroe for Paris Match Magazine, a close friendship developed between them. One can hardly neglect the intimacy and easygoing atmosphere that meets the eye, a very private and carefree Marilyn Monroe becomes suddenly visible.
ABOUT LAWRENCE SCHILLER
The film producer, director and screenwriter was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, and grew up in San Diego. After graduating from Pepperdine College, he went to work for Life Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post as a photojournalist.
He published his first book, LSD, in 1966. Since then he has published eleven books, including W. Eugene Smith's Minamata and Norman Mailer's Marilyn. He collaborated with Albert Goldman on Ladies and Gentleman, Lenny Bruce and with Norman Mailer on The Executioner's Song and Oswald's Tale. He had directed seven motion pictures and miniseries for television; The Executioner's Song and Peter the Great won five Emmys.
Contemporary art specialist Fabien Fryns presents the works by legendary photographer Lawrence Schiller in an approachable and modern setting. Photos of Marilyn Monroe are always special and even 47 years after her death the images of the iconic American movie star have not lost anything of their mystic and fascinating appeal. The film diva died suddenly at age 36 years, and the causes remain mysterious, though a medication overdose was reported in official papers.
Marilyn Monroe remains immortal until today, not only through her Hollywood legacy but also through the touching portraits of star photographer Lawrence Schiller.
Lawrence Schiller on Marilyn Monroe’s unique star presence:
“Marilyn is special in a different way because she was always battling to be taken seriously. Whether it was in her acting or whether it was in her personal life. When she spoke to you, she spoke in a way that you wanted to listen to her. That was the difference between her and those people in the entertainment business that I’ve photographed, or even outside of it: you always knew that you were seeing her in the middle of some bigger struggle. She didn’t exhibit it to you at that moment. It wasn’t written all over her face. But there was something that you could tell that was going on.”
(Part of Lawrence Grobel’s Interview with Lawrence Schiller, “Marilyn Monroe 12” catalogue, 2007).
“Marilyn 12” Photo History
Lawrence Schiller took the photo series “Marilyn 12” only two months before Marilyn Monroe’s sudden death in August 1962 on the film set of her unfinished movie “ Something’s got to give”. The photographs include images from the last birthday of the iconic American sexsymbol, celebrated on location. Throughout the period Schiller worked at the film set to shoot Marilyn Monroe for Paris Match Magazine, a close friendship developed between them. One can hardly neglect the intimacy and easygoing atmosphere that meets the eye, a very private and carefree Marilyn Monroe becomes suddenly visible.
ABOUT LAWRENCE SCHILLER
The film producer, director and screenwriter was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, and grew up in San Diego. After graduating from Pepperdine College, he went to work for Life Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post as a photojournalist.
He published his first book, LSD, in 1966. Since then he has published eleven books, including W. Eugene Smith's Minamata and Norman Mailer's Marilyn. He collaborated with Albert Goldman on Ladies and Gentleman, Lenny Bruce and with Norman Mailer on The Executioner's Song and Oswald's Tale. He had directed seven motion pictures and miniseries for television; The Executioner's Song and Peter the Great won five Emmys.
Artwork
Roll 3 Frame 6, 1962
Roll 2 Frame 2, 1962
Roll 3 Frame 18, 1962
Proof Sheet 14, 1962
Roll 14 Frame 17, 1962
Roll 10 Frame 16, 1962
Roll 9 Frame 28, 1962
Roll 2 Frame 21, 1962
Roll 2 Frame 29, 1962
Roll 7 Frame 33, 1962
Roll 2 Frame 23, 1962
Roll 9 Frame 26, 1962