"Shot Blue Marilyn, 1964" is one of Andy Warhol's most iconic works, part of his famous Marilyn Monroe series. This series reflects Warhol's fascination with fame and the fleeting nature of celebrity. The piece features a vibrant and stylized portrait of the legendary actress Marilyn Monroe, rendered in bright blue hues. The "Shot" series gained its name after an incident in 1964 when a visitor to Warhol's studio shot at a stack of Marilyn paintings, creating a unique backstory for these works.
