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“Worldly fame is but a breath of wind that blows this way and that and changes name as it changes direction.”
—Dante Alighieri
Fascination with the rich and famous is nothing new. It’s a phenomenon that’s existed for centuries, and one that only continues to gain intensity in a society in which paparazzi outnumber news reporters, and celebrity tabloids hit newsstands daily.
The world of art, of course, has its place in this continued fascination. Museums and galleries feature portraits of royalty, poets, writers and artists who were the personalities of their days. Entire collections have been created for the likes of Hollywood superstars such as Marilyn Monroe and rocker Jim Morrison, not to mention the great number of celebrities-turned-artists, such as Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones and actress Jane Seymour, who further add to the mix of star-studded art.
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