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Russell Young Marilyn Crying - New York For Sale
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying - New York, 2013
Enamel screen print on linen with diamond dust in Bondi Blue and Black
62 x 48 in ; 157.5 x 121.9 cm
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About this work
"Marilyn Crying - New York" (2013) by Russell Young captures the iconic Marilyn Monroe in a moment of raw vulnerability. An enamel screen print on linen, her poignant image is rendered in striking Bondi Blue and Black, dramatically adorned with shimmering diamond dust. This powerful work juxtaposes public glamour with profound private emotion, characteristic of Young's celebrity explorations.
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Auction History
Marilyn Crying (New York) · Russell Young · Christie's · 2025-06 · $8,395
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About the Marilyn Crying Series
The Marilyn Crying series represents Russell Young's distinctive exploration of grief and vulnerability through the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe. Executed across multiple vibrant colorways—from ethereal pastels like Alice Blue and Sky Blue to dramatic statements in Hellfire Red and Siren Blue—these works employ screen-printing and mixed media techniques that transform the subject into a meditation on mortality and loss.
Young's reimagining of Monroe transcends celebrity portraiture, presenting her as a symbol of human fragility rather than glamour. The series encompasses both clothed and nude variations, including the striking Marilyn Crying Nude and Black and the luminous Marilyn Crying Pink and Liquid Gold, offering collectors a range of aesthetic and conceptual approaches to the theme.
Created during a significant period in contemporary art's engagement with pop culture and mortality, the Marilyn Crying series has become highly sought after by serious collectors. Each work demonstrates Young's mastery of color theory and compositional impact, making these pieces valuable investments in contemporary portraiture.
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About Russell Young
Russell Young is a British artist known for his bold screenprinted paintings of cultural icons — Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Diana, and others — overlaid with dripping enamel and glitter. Working in the tradition of Pop Art, Young investigates celebrity, image, and the gap between icon and reality. His work is represented by Guy Hepner in New York.