Stanley 101
"Forever Marilyn" | Chicago, Illinois
October 2, 2011 ... 6:58 pm
This painted stainless steel and aluminium, 34,000-pound, 26-foot statue of Marilyn Monroe was captured on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" ... Although the sculpture has attracted innumerable visitors, the statue was panned by critics and locals alike, and named among the nation's top 10 pieces of bad public art .. In 2012 the statue was moved from Chicago, IL to Palm Springs, California for 3 years, then moved to New Jersey for 2 years. In 2016, Marilyn made a trip to Australia for a year, the returned to the US where she was displayed in Connecticut. As of 2023, I hear Marilyn has returned to Palm Springs, CA, where it continues to be a popular destination and a great photo opportunity.
"Forever Marilyn" | Chicago, Illinois
October 2, 2011 ... 6:58 pm
This painted stainless steel and aluminium, 34,000-pound, 26-foot statue of Marilyn Monroe was captured on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" ... Although the sculpture has attracted innumerable visitors, the statue was panned by critics and locals alike, and named among the nation's top 10 pieces of bad public art .. In 2012 the statue was moved from Chicago, IL to Palm Springs, California for 3 years, then moved to New Jersey for 2 years. In 2016, Marilyn made a trip to Australia for a year, the returned to the US where she was displayed in Connecticut. As of 2023, I hear Marilyn has returned to Palm Springs, CA, where it continues to be a popular destination and a great photo opportunity.