BLONDE ALL OVER

October 1999 Christie's auctioned the belongings of Marilyn Monroe which were being sold by the heirs of Lee Strasberg, to whom Monroe's will left ''all of my personal effects and clothing.''

I slipped over to Christie's new showroom at Rockefeller Center one afternoon to take a look at what was on the auction block. To my surprise no one was there except for this gentleman. He stood in this position for what seemed like an eternity having a quiet conversation with Marilyn. 

Happy Birthday Marilyn

GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM Sachs: CAN'T TOUCH THIS, SPACE PROGRAM MARS

This entrance sign appears loose and fun

but then there is this part of the sign...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the 'don't touch' sign middle left side?

Oh and by the way they are super serious, you are not going to touch anything!

You can sit in the chairs

Someone touched this

We really do like this show, but were really thrown by the non-touchiness of it, especially the kid, because it looks like it would be touchable. Also important to mention, if you decide to go, make sure you have enough time to go to the indoctrination station (I was told 45 minutes to get through the process) which allows you more access and the demonstrations only happen on predetermined dates; which I'm sure enhances the experience. 

Demos take place June 7th at 8pm or June 16th in which a marathon of demos will take place all day. Also noted Tuesdays 4pm to 7pm are free admission. More information at Tom Sachs official web site and family program info can be found at The Armory site.

Through June 17th...let the count down begin.