Great Artworks Explained A New Video Series By James Payne
This is a new series by Artist/historian James Payne demystifying great works of art. We will be adding to this page as the content is produced.
1 June 2020
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe Happy Birthday Mr President Dress Up For Auction
The fabulously sexy dress that Monroe wore at her historic appearance at the Madison Square Garden charity dinner, where she performed the song ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F. Kennedy who was turning 45, is up for grabs Julien’s auction in the US on 17th-19th November.
15 November 2016
Marilyn Marilyn Monroe Exhibition Curated By Whoopi Goldberg Unveiled In NY
Review of Mana Contemporary NY presents: Marilyn: Character Not Image September 25, 2016 – October 22, 2016 Curated by Whoopi Goldberg
18 October 2016
Marilyn Monroe Exhibition Focuses On Women’s Emancipation In The 1950s
An exhibition focusing on the actress, singer and style icon, Marilyn Monroe, representing the emancipation of women in the 1950s is… Read More
25 March 2015
Bert Stern Iconic Photographer Of Marilyn Monroe Dies Aged 83
Bert Stern who died Tuesday age 83, may not have been the first photographer to capture Marilyn Monroe, but he was definitely the last to secure a professional
28 June 2013
Warhol Exhibition Explores Sixty Artists Influenced By Andy
Andy Warhol has exerted an enormous impact on contemporary art. For decades, critics have observed this phenomenon but no exhibition… Read More
30 December 2012
Marilyn Monroe’s Billowing Dress Photo Goes Underground In NY
The iconic image of Marilyn Monroe dress billowing above a New York City subway grate, on a hot summer night,… Read More
22 December 2012
Hollywood Costume Golden Age To Present V&A Museum – Review
Hollywood Costume, the V&A’s major autumn exhibition, is major indeed. This is the sort of blockbuster show that delivers what… Read More
18 October 2012
Marilyn Monroe National Portrait Gallery – A British Love Affair
Britain’s connection with the Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe will be the subject of a new in focus display at the… Read More
27 September 2012
Rare Marilyn Monroe Photo Portfolio To Be Sold
Bonham’s Offers Complete Bert Stren Set Of Monroe Prints – Bert Stern may not have been the first photographer to… Read More
29 April 2012
Andy Warhol Death Marked With Colossal Exhibition
The largest ever exhibition of iconic works by Andy Warhol has opened in Singapore Organized by The Andy Warhol Museum… Read More
20 March 2012
Banksy Kate Moss In Bonham’s Urban Art Auction
17 Banksy Artworks Go Under The Hammer In London On 29th March Bonhams annual Urban Art Auction is set to … Read More
6 March 2012
Eve Arnold Memorial Exhibition For London
Adoptive UK capitol selected for comprehensive Arnold show Pioneering photographer,Eve Arnold, who died last month, age 99 is the subject… Read More
29 February 2012
It’s A Wrap Twickenham Film Studios Goes Bust
Twickenham Film Studios, founded in 1913 and used for The recent production of Oscar nominated films My Week with Marilyn,the… Read More
21 February 2012
Tony Curtis Estate To Be Auctioned In September
Original works by Picasso and Warhol to go under the hammer The estate of one of Hollywood’s most colorful… Read More
11 August 2011
John Warhola: Warhol Foundation Head Dies Aged 85
John Warhola, elder brother of artist Andy Warhol has died, on Christmas Eve, in Pittsburgh, from pneumonia, He was 85.
26 December 2010