Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists in the world -- a pop art icon celebrated for his inventive use of color and commercial technique. His portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe, called Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, is coming up for what promises to be a record-breaking auction in May. In this video, we explore what this piece is, and why it matters.  

Chapters:

00:00 - The Most Expensive Painting?
00:56 - Shot Sage Blue Marilyn: The Making of an Icon
05:38 - The Strange Backstory
04:08 - Auction Legacy

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