Devon Dikeou, an artist at the Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia opened up a new showcase on Friday dedicated to Marilyn Monroe. The showcase titled “Marilyn Monroe Wanted to Be Buried in Pucci” displays Monroes fondness of Emilio Pucci and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. Dikeou commented, “What lots of artists and people find compelling about her is the way she captivated the American consciousness and still remains of interest.” The result of the show is a look at two icons as their worlds overlap, and their short nine month marriage. [wwd]

One of the most emotional displays is the rose filled urn from Joe DiMaggio, who planned Monroe’s funeral and had flowers delivered to her grave for twenty years after her death. Dikeou located the same florist that DiMaggio used, Parisian in Hollywood and ordered roses of bouquets to be sent to the gallery until the show is over (March 14). Tiffany’s & Co. has donated a replica of the eternity band that DiMaggio gave Monroe for guests to try on.

The cores of the exhibit are the Pucci inspired paintings. Dikeou painted thirty six paintings all Pucci designed inspired, the number represents Monroe’s age.