Learn about the unique designs and modern challenges of reuniting two of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic outfits: The Black and White dresses from 'Some Like It Hot.' Associate Curator Sophia Serrano and Costume & Textile Conservator Melinda Kerstein details the origins of the dress and the specific hurdles to conserving them for display at The Academy Museum. Buy your tickets for the Academy Museum today: academymuseum.org/tickets Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is an exhibition that will celebrate Marilyn Monroe—born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926—as a visionary actor and image-maker, examining the many facets of how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system. Presenting hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials—many of which will be on display for the first time—the exhibition will give unique insight into her agency...