Why PJ Harvey Is a Muse for Our Times Inline

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    1992: A year before releasing “Man-Size” (in which she performs in underwear and a T-shirt printed with images of Marilyn Monroe), PJ Harvey, a petite musical powerhouse, was provocatively playing with her image, posing topless (back facing the camera) for NME, and choosing not to shave.

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    1993: On Harvey, shimmering sequins read edgy, rather than ladylike.

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    1995: At the MTV Video Music Awards, Harvey went glam with Elizabeth Taylor–as–seen–by–Andy Warhol maquillage and a slip dress, naturally.

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    1997: Twinning with Nick Cave. His album The Boatman’s Call is said to touch on the couple’s breakup.

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    2000: Harvey has always embraced the lingerie look.