One name comes to mind when you think of a blonde bombshell in a white dress: Marilyn Monroe. The famous actress made a mark on the world when she stood above the street vent in New York City while filming “The Seven Year Itch.” This ICONIC image has been circulated and recreated worldwide.
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One artist, Seward Johnson, constructed a giant statue of this image, which now resides in Palm Springs. Forever Marilyn, his 26-foot tall, 34,400-pound sculpture, was created as a tribute to the late superstar. The statue was made to be highly realistic. Johnson utilized 10 layers of paint hues and topped it off with a matte finish.
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While this ICONIC statue has traveled the world, allowing all to appreciate its beauty, it’s only fitting to reside in Palm Springs, where Monroe was discovered in 1949 at Charlie Farrell’s Racquet Club. Monroe frequented the town and owned a home in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood in the 1960s. Having her monument reside in Palm Springs is like bringing her back home.
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