
Lee Miller: The Trailblazing Surrealist – GI 25 119
14 October 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm BST
Tutor: Olive Maggs BA, PGCE, MA
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Lee Miller was a Vogue model turned Surrealist photographer, war photographer/correspondent and all-round 20th century giant. Lee was close to many of the great artists of the time including Picasso, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Dora Maar, creating some of the most iconic Surrealist photography.
This talk will explore her work and relationship with her son Antony Penrose, celebrating Lee Miller’s incredible achievements, whilst recounting Olive’s early meetings with Antony.
To coincide with the exhibition at Tate Britain, 2 Oct 2025 – 15 Feb 2026
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Fire Masks, 1941, by Lee Miller. Image: Lee Miller Archives
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