Collections: Marilyn Monroe 

These collections bring together outstanding photographs of Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962), one of the most influential figures in international film and popular culture. The images portray her as a Hollywood star, style icon and symbolic figure of an entire era – poised between glamour, careful staging and personal vulnerability.

The collection includes portraits, film stills, studio and on-set photographs, public appearances and iconic candid moments, documenting Marilyn Monroe’s extraordinary screen presence and her lasting impact on fashion, cinema and media history. Alongside meticulously staged press and studio images, the collection also features more intimate photographs that offer fresh perspectives on the woman behind the myth.

As historical visual material, the collection is particularly well suited to editorial use, cultural retrospectives, film and media coverage, and broader historical contexts of the 20th century. It tells the story of a global star while simultaneously tracing the creation of a myth that continues to resonate today.