“Forever Marilyn” on the Move – Time-Lapse of Palm Springs Statue Relocation

For this video, I mounted a GoPro to the hot shoe of my camera while photographing the move of the Forever Marilyn statue in Palm Springs for syndication through ZUMA Press. The footage captures the entire process as the 26-foot-tall sculpture was lifted and repositioned just 30 feet away—fast-tracked to 300% speed, condensing the move into a quick, unedited, 2-minute, 10-second clip.

This shift marks the resolution of a long-running legal dispute over the statue’s placement near the Palm Springs Art Museum. Despite the controversy, Forever Marilyn, created by sculptor Seward Johnson, remains an undeniable landmark in the city. Here’s a high-speed look at the relocation.

February 26, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art installation, California landmarks, downtown Palm Springs, fast-motion video, Forever Marilyn, GoPro footage, iconic sculpture, legal dispute, Marilyn Monroe statue, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Art Museum, photography and video, public art, Seward Johnson, statue relocation, time-lapse video, urban planning, Zuma Press | Leave a comment