On Marilyn Monroe / A Special Lecture by Yara Kidder Following the Exhibition Tom and Salman: In General
A special lecture by Dr. Yael Kidar focusing on the iconic figure of Marilyn Monroe as a symbol of fashion and culture. The lecture takes place at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in conjunction with the Tom and Saliman exhibition 'Big Clothes'. Admission to the lecture includes entry to the museum.
A special lecture by Dr. Yael Kidar focusing on the iconic figure of Marilyn Monroe as a symbol of fashion and culture. The lecture takes place at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in conjunction with the Tom and Saliman exhibition 'Big Clothes'. Admission to the lecture includes entry to the museum.
Tom Wesselmann (1931–2004), a key coach of American Pop Art in the 1960s, created bold and direct images reflecting the culture they mirrored. The exhibition Tom Wesselmann: In Large Scale presents how familiar images from American culture are given new life in his work. This is also true for the piece No. 14 (Marilyn), 1967, which references Marilyn Monroe.
In honor of the exhibition, we are pleased to invite culture enthusiasts to a special lecture by Dr. Yaara Kidar, exploring how Monroe became one of the most influential fashion and cultural icons of the 20th century.
Visiting the exhibition before or after the lecture is recommended (Note! The museum closes on Tuesdays at 21:00; it is recommended to arrive before the start of the lecture to visit the exhibition).
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About the Lecture:
Forever Marilyn
Marilyn Monroe – actress, model, singer, famous and mysterious idol – is a legendary blonde who truly existed. Through her, one can trace the standards of mythical style: the glamorous dresses on the red carpet, the casual and effortless everyday style, the hourglass figure, and of course, the eternal blonde and beauty spot that became trademarks. In the American culture of the 1950s, Monroe paved the way thanks to her deep understanding of the power of fashion: she caused scandals with revealing dresses by top American designers of her time, while privately preferring to dress simply and go to sleep 'dressed' in Chanel No. 5. Beneath the blonde hair and fluttering dress, Monroe dealt with personal crises and fought against racism. She remains an unsolved riddle, and her presence echoes in iconic female figures like Madonna.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Yaara Kidar is a fashion historian and curator. Her doctoral thesis, "Objects: Fashion Accessories as Stories of Bravery and Female Agency in World War II," was written within the Cultural Studies program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Kidar graduated with distinction with a master's degree in the Fashion Studies program at New York University and interned for two years in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the FIT Museum. She holds a bachelor's degree with distinction in Fashion Design Studies from Shenkar College. Since 2018, she has been lecturing on fashion, culture, and art at local and international institutions, initiating and curating numerous exhibitions in Israel and abroad.
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Number of seats is limited | Each participant requires a ticket.
The ticket includes entry to the museum.
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Image: Tom Wesselmann, No. 14 (Marilyn), 1967
Oil on canvas, die-cut shape
© 2026 Estate of Tom Wesselmann / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Photo: Elad Shragai
