The extraordinary life, times and works of photographer LEE MILLER
LEE MILLER - 1907 to 1977 @ ROMANBY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
American born, she was one of the twentieth century’s most remarkable photographers. In a life full of reinvention, as a stunningly beautiful woman, she moved from being a model for Vogue & avant garde muse, to set up her photography studio. Once established she took photos for Vogue and portraits of many of the famous cultural figures of the time.
In WW II, she took iconic photographs of the Blitz. Then she joined frontline troops moving across Germany to record the devastation & plight of the people. She was there to vividly document the liberation of Dachau concentration camp.
After the War she lived in rural England, bringing up her son Antony who knew little of her flamboyant past. When she died, he discovered more than 60,000 photographs and souvenirs. Now thanks to his efforts, her life, and works have a deserved recognition worldwide and prompted Kate Winslet to star as her, in the film “LEE” to be released this September.
After finishing work with Kate Winslet on the film, Antony will visit us to host three interactive sessions: -
- 10.30 Registration opens with coffee and biscuits
- 11.00 The legendary Lee Miller
- 12.30 Buffet Lunch
- 1.30 Back stage at the Lee Miller archive
- 2.30 Tea/coffee break
- 2.45 Lee Miller - Witnessing women at war
- 3.45 Questions and general discussion
- 4.30 Close
NB – Our Study days are seminars rather than lectures. Numbers are limited to allow interaction between participants and speaker.
How to book this event:
We are returning to the highly successful venue - the Function Room at the Romanby Golf Club where the spacious, open layout with large circular tables encourages discussion and exchange.
Price is £45 including Tea, Coffee and a buffet lunch
Email organised Jacquie to book - programmehambleton@theartssociety.org
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Aston Rowant pick up at 9.10am
Guided tour of the Albert Hall and then visit to V&A Fragile Beauty Photographic Exhibition
Visit magnificent Audley End, near Saffron Walden, and enjoy a talk and private view of works exhibited at the nearby Fry Art Gallery