Mars, known for his vibrant depictions of American pop culture, has built a career on reimagining the visual history of mid-20th-century icons through collage, paint, and vintage materials. His work often reflects on the glamorous allure of the past while commenting on contemporary culture. With this collaboration, Mars taps into Bernstein’s vast archives of celebrity photography, incorporating his famous portraits into layered, textured compositions that create a dialogue between the image and its historical context. Together, they breathe new life into the iconic personas of stars like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Audrey Hepburn.

 Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Farrah Fawcett, Joan Collins.
Images © Robert Mars and Gary Bernstein 

Bernstein, whose career spans decades as a photographer of Hollywood’s elite, brings an unparalleled intimacy to these images, having worked directly with many of the subjects featured in the limited editions. His work, which has graced the covers of countless magazines and been the subject of numerous exhibitions, captures the essence of his subjects with a level of authenticity and depth that few others have achieved. By collaborating with Mars, Bernstein’s photography is transformed into vibrant, larger-than-life artworks that maintain their original glamour while gaining new layers of artistic expression.

This collaboration represents more than just a merging of two artistic mediums; it is a celebration of Hollywood's golden age through the lens of two creative visionaries. Limited to just a few editions, these works are expected to become highly sought-after collector’s items, offering art enthusiasts and pop culture aficionados alike a rare opportunity to own a piece of cinematic history reimagined. The unveiling of these new editions underscores the continued fascination with classic Hollywood while also highlighting the power of collaboration between artists from different disciplines.