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Pink Thing of the Day: Andy Warhol’s Marilyn on a Surfboard

pink marilyn monroe surfboad andy warhol photo by gail worley
Marilyn Monroe Hits the Waves (Photo By Gail)

Marilyn Monroe may be best remembered as a Hollywood icon, but here’s a version of the blonde bombshell with a decidedly sporty twist. This eye-catching Pink Surfboard features a pop-art portrait of Marilyn in the unmistakable style of Andy Warhol, complete with bold blocks of color, dramatic black accents, and a generous dose of hot pink. The Marilyn Monroe Surfboard belongs to the MARILYN 100 series by British‑American artist Russell Young.

The elongated surfboard provides an unusual canvas for the familiar celebrity image, with Marilyn’s face stretching almost the entire length of the board. Warhol’s signature appears near the bottom, adding another pop-culture touch to this fun piece of surf-inspired art. Whether you’re a fan of Marilyn, Warhol, surfing, or simply fabulous pink objects, this is one board that deserves to be displayed rather than tucked away in a beach house garage. I’m not sure how many waves it will ride, but it certainly makes a splash as a work of art!

Photographed in Taglialatella Galleries, Chelsea.

How to Protect and Preserve Your Art Collection

kips bay show house with warhol photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

Whether you have one cherished painting or a growing collection, buying art is a really personal and rewarding experience. Each piece adds character and tells a story in your home. To make sure these treasured items last a lifetime and beyond, it’s important to understand the basics of art preservation. This isn’t about complex restoration, but more about creating a safe, stable environment to stop damage before it even starts.

Understanding Art Preservation Basics

Art preservation is all about protecting your artwork from getting damaged or falling apart. The main goal is to keep each piece looking its best for as long as possible. Different materials have their own weaknesses. For example, a watercolour on paper can easily be damaged by moisture and light, while an oil painting on canvas might crack if the temperature changes too much. Wooden sculptures can split in dry air, and metal pieces might tarnish or corrode.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Shoe By Andy Warhol

pink shoe drawing by andy warhol photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

Before Andy Warhol became the king of Pop Art, he made his living as one of New York City’s most sought-after commercial illustrators. In the 1950s, his whimsical shoe drawings became a signature of his early career, appearing in advertisements and promotional materials for the fashionable department store Bonwit Teller, as well as in his own self-published artist books.
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Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Marilyn!

pink marilyn andy warhol photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

When most people think of Andy Warhol, they probably picture Campbell’s Soup cans, Coca-Cola bottles, or his instantly recognizable celebrity portraits. Among those famous faces, none is more iconic than Marilyn Monroe. It actually surprised me to realize that this vibrant pink version of Marilyn, part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection in NYC, had never made an appearance as a Pink Thing of the Day. That oversight ends now!
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Eye On Design: Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Skate Decks

andy warhol soup can skate decks photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

When Andy Warhol first turned Campbell’s Soup cans into art in the early 1960s, he collapsed the distance between the grocery store aisle and the gallery wall. Decades later, that same image continues to slip easily into new cultural spaces — including skate culture. One of the most compelling examples of this crossover appeared at ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) in 2018, where The Skateroom presented its licensed Andy Warhol Soup Can Skateboard Decks as collectible design objects.
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