With 150,000 crystals, Marilyn Monroe's painting catches the eye

British artist Sun Bee unveiled a unique painting inspired by the late star, titled "Marilyn Monroe: Immortal", made using more than 150,000 crystals and diamonds, embodying the exceptional place that the American star still holds in the global cultural memory decades after her passing.

The execution of this unique masterpiece took more than 1,000 hours of meticulous and continuous work, as the artist relied on hand-fixing each crystal piece, in addition to inlaying the work with individual diamonds weighing two carats, which gave the painting a striking visual value.

Exhibition in London and an auction to support people with disabilities

The diamond masterpiece was exhibited at the Iconic Images exhibition, currently held in the Piccadilly area of London, where it attracted wide interest from visitors, critics and lovers of rare art.

The show coincides with the global celebrations of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, which is regarded as one of the most famous symbols of popular culture and film throughout history.

It was decided to put the painting in a special public auction next July , with part of its financial proceeds going to support charitable institutions concerned with the care of children and youth, especially those with special needs and neurodevelopmental disorders, in addition to funding programs to empower at-risk youth.

Known for his innovative style of embodying international figures, Sun Bee has previously created paintings similar to Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Anthony Joshua and Bruno Mars, and his work has been exhibited on major international art platforms.

Official tribute to the American star's legacy

The move is the culmination of a series of cultural events dedicated to celebrating the golden age of cinema, with the diamond receiving widespread praise from officials responsible for managing Marilyn Monroe's legacy.

They described the work as an elaborate and innovative achievement that combines technical precision with an eternal symbolic dimension, ensuring that its memory remains alive and inspiring for new generations of creators.

This official recognition reinforces the status of artworks based on creative recycling and the use of precious materials, which have become a prominent trend in the contemporary art market to link pure material value to sustainable humanitarian and philanthropic messages.