Marilyn Monroe exhibition opens with 250 private gadgets after 40 years locked up | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Last 12 months, new venue Arches London Bridge opened with Direct From Graceland: Elvis, placing lots of the King of Rock and Roll’s private gadgets on show within the UK for the primary time.

As they return residence to Memphis, Tennessee, it’s now the flip of one other American icon who died younger.

Like Elvis, Marilyn Monroe was usually outlined by the parable across the character Norma Jeane Mortenson created for her showbiz profession.

But behind the glitz and glamour of the blonde bombshell was an actual girl of flesh and blood who had many highs and lows earlier than her premature demise from a barbiturate overdose at simply 32 in 1962.

Now, a brand new exhibition has opened displaying lots of her private objects alongside some gown replicas, together with the Happy Birthday, Mr President robe.

As teased by Marilyn: The Exhibition: “From love letters, satin robes, timeless outfits to vintage shoes and make-up, this meticulously curated collection of 250 extraordinarily personal objects from the exclusive private collection of Ted Stampfer, the world’s largest collection of Marilyn Monroe’s historical objects of this kind, unveils Marilyn as never before.

“Originating from the private estate of Marilyn Monroe, the star’s most personal belongings were locked in storage for almost 40 years before being released to the largest auction houses in the world such as Julien’s in Los Angeles and Christie’s in New York. Marilyn’s belongings were dispersed throughout the world. To see a collection of this size is truly an experience like no other and is not to be missed. Discover the woman behind the bombshell.”

This new attraction isn’t fairly as huge or in depth because the Elvis one, however it’s actually value a search for the largest of Marilyn Monroe followers.

Marilyn: The Exhibition is open now at Arches London Bridge and may be booked right here.