Project Title: Andy Warhol Marilyn Series

Creation Year: 1962

Read This if you are Into: Pop art, celebrity culture, 1960s American art, silkscreen printing, postmodernism, the intersection of art and commerce, and critiques of media and consumer culture.

Design & Significance: Andy Warhol's Marilyn series is one of the most recognizable works in the pop art movement, encapsulating the essence of Warhol's artistic philosophy. By using Monroe's image, Warhol explored themes of fame, mortality, and the superficial nature of celebrity. The series also marked Warhol's first major use of the silkscreen printing technique, which became a hallmark of his work. The Marilyn series not only solidified Warhol's position as a leading figure in pop art but also provided a critical commentary on the commodification of public figures and the impact of mass media on society.