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Back In The City: Under Forever Marilyn

July 25, 2011

I’m back in the City of Chicago, at the Mag Mile.
Sitting under a giant, larger-than-life sculpture of Marilyn Monroe.
Forever Marilyn
It is a 26 foot sculpture of Marilyn Monroe. 
It is made of steel and aluminum. 
It recreates the pose made famous in the movie, 
The Seven Year Itch in which Marilyn Monroe 
stands over a NY subway grate, while the breeze blows her skirt around.
Seward Johnson is the creator of Forever Marilyn sculpture. The construction of the sculpture wasn’t easy. 22,000 pounds of weight need to be added to the grate to counter balance the weight of the skirt.
Marilyn Monroe’s sculpture is enormous.
Just check out her feet … it is as long as me.
The sculpture is also designed where visitors can walk completely around it and go underneath … and look right up Miss Monroe’s skirt.
You have to wait till Wordless Wednesday 
to see what’s behind/under Forever Marilyn’s sculpture.
The Forever Marilyn’s sculpture definitely gets people talking and thinking. Many local Chicagoans have mixed reactions, On the other hand, many enjoy it, particularly the visitors/tourists. For sure, it will be the most photographed attraction in Chicago’s Mag Mile. This larger-than-life Marilyn’s sculpture is slated to stay up until spring 2012.
Lots of Golden Woofs,

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Comments

  1. BZ Training says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Just think how much fun you'd have chewing on a shoe that size!

  2. Suka says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    hey Sugar,

    "Honey, I shrunk the Golden Retriever!" BOL!

    You look like an adorable stuffed toy next to the giant "human"! :->

    Thanks for sharing your pawsome pictures! Very curious to read your next post on the statue, as my human has been reading about the mixed reactions to it.

    Suka

  3. MAXMOM IN SA says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Hey Sugar
    Love those painted toenails, BOL! 🙂
    Interesting post.
    Sending lotsalicks
    TOBY IN SOUTH AFRICA

  4. Schnauzer Days says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love Suka's comment! What a fab attraction…we would definitely be going to see her, we might find it hard not to leave pee mail though 😉 Dex and Lou xxx

  5. scotsmad says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    What an incredible sculpture…surprised someone even thought of doing it!

    XXXOOO daisy, Kendra & Bella

  6. bichonpawz says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    BOL! Suka's comment is pretty funny!!! We just love that picture of you next to the painted toenails!! Pretty cool sculpture!
    xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

  7. Maggie and Mitch says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    How cool is that to have your picture taken with Marilyn, Sugar!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

  8. Finn says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    CELEBRITY SIGHTING!! Have fun!

  9. Pibble says

    July 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I still can't get over the size of this thing!

  10. jen says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What a great sculpture! and a wonderful pic of you!

  11. houndstooth says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    We have seen what's under the skirt, but I won't spoil the surprise! It was on our news here. I am really, really hoping we can go up and see it, too!

    Bunny

  12. Frankie Furter says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    He TOES are bigger than I am!!!

  13. Berts Blog says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Hey Sugar, that is so cool, My Vickies Mom recognized her right off the bat.

    I think you are so lucky to be able to see such cool things.

    We don't have a big city with cool stuff that we go too. I guess we could but My Vickie doesn't like crowds and tall buildings and cement.

    She is a bit weird.

    But at least I get to see cool stuff when I read everyones blogs.

    Bert

  14. Christie, Describe Happy says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Goodness that is one tall statue!! You look itty-bitty in comparasion! Hope you had a lovely weekend!

  15. Fage says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Mom wants to see whats under the skirt, she is bad!! I wish we could go see it! Looks scary and awesome!

  16. Kari in WeHo says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    That sure is BIG

    Kari
    https://dogisgodinreverse.com/

  17. Amber DaWeenie says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Nightmares, for sure! Please don't step on me!

  18. Marg says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    That is a different statue. Glad to hear it isn't staying up forever. It certainly is different and I am sure there are lots of mixed feelings about it.

  19. Madi and Mom says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Sugar…that is some statue of the beautiful Ms. Monroe….BUT in our humble opinion…we think you are the MOST beautiful girl in the picture…..looking foward to Wed.
    Hugs Madi

  20. Tessa the Maltese says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Gee Sugar that is amazin!

    I cannot get over how tiny you look. As a matter of fact I am probably the size of Marilyn's baby toe! BOL

    Happy Monday!

    woos, Tessa

  21. Roxy says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    All I can say is WOW. I'm at a loss for words. Quite the landmark, turn left at the Marilyn, you can't miss it.

  22. Pauley, the Mr. or the Mrs. says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    The sculpture is beautiful!

  23. ♥I am Holly♥ says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    That is a very large sculpture!!! Lots of love, Debbie & Holly

  24. road-dog-tales says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    We think it would be cool to see how that ginormous sculpture was made. The artist must be as big as Paul Bunyun or something!

    The Road Dogs

  25. BeadedTail says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    That's quite a sculpture! You look so little next to her. There's interesting things there in Chicago!

  26. Tanner and Beth says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    What a great photo op. Glad you had a great day!

    Puppy Kisses,
    Tanner

  27. Team Beaglebratz says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Sugar – Shiloh'n Shasta here. Itza good thing thoze feet don't move – that wood hurt BIG TIME if she stepped on u.

    From the mom – thank you for your kind comment on my first M.O.M. post – I loved doing it. And thank you for your regular commenting on our blog – I really appreciate it and we all love reading and seeing Sugar's smile. I often wish I could have a Golden but with my eye condition, I can't be around all the hair – Beagles are bad enuf when it comes to shedding (but I couldn't be without'em)
    Kim

  28. Remington says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Awesome! I would love to see that!

  29. ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Very interesting statue,Sugar. But to be honest with you, we got our eyes stuck on how beautiful you look there.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder,and Ciara

  30. Peggy Frezon says

    July 25, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    woweeee she's huge!! did you lick her toes? That's what Kelly would have done!

  31. Ann says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Very cool. That sure is a huge statue

  32. Dory and the Mama says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Oh Sugar we just love your paw placement in your photo with Marilyn…two gorgeous females!!

    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey and Bilbo

  33. Pup Fan says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Awesome photos!

  34. Mr. Pip says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Oh Sugar, I LOVE these pictures, especially the one of you and her shoe!

    Your pal, Pip

  35. Meeka says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    That is one giant statue.

  36. Mike Golch says

    July 26, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I came for a vist from Sandee,Blog.That's one monster of a statue. Somewher in San diago the is a gint replica of the famous Kiss from the end of WW2(A sailor kissing a Nurse0

  37. Kris says

    July 26, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    lol i see your momma telling your daddy honey i shrunk sugar hahaha you look so tiny and small compare to that sculpture haha

  38. 2browndawgs says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    That is one big shoe. Or you are one small dog. Looks like a fun trip.

  39. Augie and Ti's MOM says

    July 26, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Wah! I don't think it was there when we were in Chicago a few weeks ago. You look fab next to Marilyn!

  40. ~Kim at Golden Pines~ says

    July 27, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Now THAT'S a shoe our little 'Scottie Todd' would love to chew on!!

    Sugar, you look great and so beautiful sitting there, in fact I think you look even better than Marilyn! :-)))

  41. Jazzi says

    July 27, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Thats a great picture and WOW is she huge!!very interesting!!

    wags
    Jazzi

  42. Thor and Jack says

    July 27, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Very cool! That's a huge statue and you look beautiful in those pictures, Sugar!

    Thor and Jack

  43. Madame Samm says

    July 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Hello Sugar…your woof is totally awed by me of course..and as a new follower I just adore your humor, your camera's eye…well everything..nice to be here…

  44. Anakin Man says

    July 27, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Miss Sugar!! What pretty pictures of you and Miss Marilyn Monroe.

    Glad you got to see the pretty sculpture.
    Thanks for sharing with us

    hugs,
    IzZY, TriXie and Anakin Man

  45. Neeko says

    July 28, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    OMDogness Miss Sugar!

    These are Pawsome picture… You look sooo happy and Beautiful as always.
    Meee must go into the city to see this.

    Smooches,
    Neeko :o)

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