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Russell Young Marilyn Crying Small Diamond (Apollo Red) For Sale
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Small Diamond (Apollo Red), 2024
Acrylic, oil based ink and diamond dust hand pulled screenprint on linen
28 x 21 in ; 71.1 x 53.3 cm
About this work
Russell Young’s celebrity portraits reimagine some of the most recognizable faces of the last century through a lens that is both glamorous and introspective. Working with iconic images of figures like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Kate Moss, Young elevates familiar pop-cultural symbols into textured, emotionally charged works of art. His signature use of diamond dust transforms each portrait into a shimmering surface that evokes the seduction of fame, drawing viewers in with brilliance before revealing the vulnerability embedded beneath. Rather than celebrating celebrity as spectacle, Young exposes the tension between public persona and private reality, capturing moments where charisma meets fragility. His large-scale silkscreens strip away the mythology surrounding these figures, allowing their humanity to come forward through subtle expressions, unresolved emotion, and the layered depth of his technique. By reframing icons through both glamour and grit, Young invites a reconsideration of fame itself—its power, its cost, and the complex individuals caught inside its glow.
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Auction History
AUDREY HEPBURN, "IN MY LIFE, WHY DO I SMILE AT PEOPLE WHO I'D MUCH RATHER KICK IN THE EYE?" · Russell Young · Sotheby's · 2020-03 · $8,750
“Marilyn Crying” · Russell Young · Dorotheum · 2025-12 · $0
Marilyn Crying (New York) · Russell Young · Christie's · 2025-06 · $11,482
Crying Marilyn x 2 (gold and black diamond dust) · Russell Young · Ketterer Kunst · 2025-03 · $0
Crying Marilyn x 2 (gold and black diamond dust) · Russell Young · Ketterer Kunst · 2024-06 · $45,397
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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.