Marilyn

 

Press the button to make her dress blow upward

       For those of you who know me well, you know that I am a Marilyn Monroe fan. Of course the biggest showing of Marilyn's items in Europe I had to go, regardless of distance. Most know her as a sex symbol, but as a nearing unhealthy obsession, I try to get to know the person behind the public image. This exhibition in Basel included her clothing, make-up, photos, and much more personal items. They did such a great job projecting videos, playing her songs, and even showing clips of her most famous movies on an old-looking television. It really showed a more intimate side of her and to be that close to her personal possessions was fascinating. I think it is interesting that a person can pass away but then still live on.

Crêpe restaurant near the museum

Crêpe filled with applesauce

The entrance of the museum

The exhibition book

Shen Yun Performing Arts

   This lovely building called Bâtiment des Forces Motrices is where I saw a show from the Shen Yun Performing Arts. There a group of artists made up of musicians and dancers from China that tour around Europe and the United States. They actually do not perform in China due to the oppressive government there. My favorite dance was probably the one where the curtain opened to a group of female dancers surrounded by smoke, which made them look like they were flying. Of course, photography was not permitted during the show, so in order to get a real idea you can try to find performances on youtube. But the real thing is always better.

Janessa with her lovely dress

Janessa and her mom Irene

Janessa and I before the show

Janessa showing off the program