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Russell Young Marilyn in Korea 1954 For Sale

Russell Young
Russell Young - Marilyn in Korea 1954, 2006, Acrylic screen print on somerset paper in silver and milori blue

Marilyn in Korea 1954, 2006

Acrylic screen print on somerset paper in silver and milori blue

46 1/2 x 35 in ; 118.1 x 88.9 cm

About this work

Russell Young's "Marilyn in Korea 1954" vibrantly captures the global allure of Marilyn Monroe during her iconic visit. Executed as an acrylic screen print on Somerset paper, the artwork masterfully blends photographic imagery with a pop aesthetic. The striking palette of shimmering silver and deep milori blue elevates her legendary status, transforming a historical moment into a timeless image of glamour and heroism, characteristic of Young's celebrated Marilyn Monroe series.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2006
Medium
Acrylic screen print on somerset paper in silver and milori blue
Edition
Edition of 50
Marilyn in Korea 1954

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.

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