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Good-by Marilyn

Good-by Marilyn

Good-by Marilyn

In 1971, Japanese artist Keniichi Tanaami created a short animated music video inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Set to the song 'Manatsu no dekigoto' (Midsummer Happening) by Miki Hirayama, the film blends pop art and surreal imagery. It incorporates appropriated visuals of Marilyn Monroe, Mickey Mouse, Superman, Roy Lichtenstein-style prints, and the Glico chocolate icon of a runner crossing a finish line.

The playful, erotic animation reflects the era's counterculture and Tanaami's fascination with American pop icons. Screened at the 3rd Animation Festival at Sogetsu Art Center in Tokyo, the piece was part of the exhibition 'Watashi no Marilyn Monroe' (My Marilyn Monroe) at Gallery Décor. Through rapid cuts and vibrant colors, the film explores themes of celebrity, consumerism, and desire, creating a dreamlike tribute that challenges conventional animation.

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