Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Islamic Marilyn Monroe

Painting of Islamic Marilyn Monroe in the Seven Year ItchAfter Marilyn Monroe

The photograph of Marilyn Monroe with skirt blown up from the movie "The Seven Year Itch" is one of the most well-known images of the movie goddess. In a painting after this image, Max Emadi captures an Islamic woman in traditional dress and veil in front of the mosque with her dress blown up exposing her legs.

God is Great
36 x 48 inches oil on canvas
Max Emadi 2006
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