Lee Miller: Life and Legacy

Join the son and granddaughter of acclaimed photographer Lee Miller for an exploration of her wide ranging career and enduring legacy.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • For Members

    This talk sold out during Members' priority booking; no general tickets will be released.

  • Tickets cost £15.00 - £18.00

    Includes wine reception.

Past Event
Lee Miller: Life and Legacy photo
Join us to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of photographer, model and war correspondent, Lee Miller. From modelling in fashion magazines to working with Man Ray and photographing on the frontline of WWII for Vogue, Miller led many extraordinary lives.

Antony Penrose and Ami Bouhassane, the son and granddaughter of Miller, will be joined by the V&A’s Parasol Foundation Curator of Women in Photography, Fiona Rogers to discuss Miller’s life and legacy, and including their work as co-directors of Farleys House and Gallery which manages the Lee Miller Archives.  The talk follows on from the recent release of the film LEE, starring Kate Winslet, which was based on Penrose’s book The Lives of Lee Miller.

Penrose will also be signing copies of his books, following the talk.

Header image: 'Women with firemasks, Downshire Hill, London, England', photograph by Lee Miller, from the portfolio 'Quintessential Lee Miller: Six photographs by Lee Miller selected by Mark Haworth-Booth', 1941