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Marilyn Manson 'pining' for Dita

Dec 10, 2008, 11:30 GMT

Happier days?- Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese - "The Rules of Attraction" Hollywood Premiere - Arrivals - Egyptian Theatre - Hollywood, CA, USA © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Marilyn Manson "still pines" for Dita Von Teese.

The goth rocker hasn't recovered from the 2006 breakdown of his marriage to the burlesque performer, despite subsequently dating 21-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood.

Manson - who is now said to be romancing 24-year-old model and photographer Isani Griffith - was overheard speaking about Dita at his first solo art exhibition, which includes a watercolour painting of his ex-wife.

One guest at the Art Basel Miami Beach exhibition revealed to the New York Daily News newspaper: "Marilyn was saying he 'still pines for Dita' but is 'extremely angry that she took the dog'."

Manson's collection also features three paintings called 'Isani'.

Although the 39-year-old musician admits his companion was the inspiration, he refused to confirm they are romantically involved.

He said: "I really don't want to start the next chapter of my life by burdening someone with being the solution to my problems."