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Lee Miller: The Trailblazing Surrealist – GI 25 119

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14 October 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm BST

Tutor: Olive Maggs BA, PGCE, MA

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Date: 14 October 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
£24.25 – £27.25
Reference Code:
GI 25 119
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

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

Tags

Fire Masks, 1941, by Lee Miller. Image: Lee Miller Archives

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GI 25 119 - Lee Miller: The Trailblazing Surrealist - Non-Member
£ 27.25
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GI 25 119 - Lee Miller: The Trailblazing Surrealist - Member
£ 24.25
22 available

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