Lee Miller: Tate Britain Retrospective Celebrates War Photographer's Extraordinary Life
Lee Miller, the trailblazing photographer renowned for her striking war images and surrealist art, is the subject of a major retrospective at the Tate Britain. The exhibition, 'Lee Miller', runs from October 2, 2025 to February 15, 2026, celebrating her extraordinary life and work.
Born in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1907, Miller moved to Paris at 18 to study lighting, costume, and design. There, she became the student, muse, lover, and collaborator of artist and photographer Man Ray. Miller's early interest in the arts led her to become one of the most sought-after models in New York, but her true passion lay in photography.
During the Second World War, Miller served as a war correspondent for Vogue, documenting war zones as the only woman photographer granted independent travel permission. She courageously transitioned from model to frontline photographer, capturing unique images that included the infamous shot of herself in Adolf Hitler's bathtub in Munich. Miller's surrealism-trained eye also photographed the natural landscape of Egypt while living in Cairo.
Miller's friendship with Pablo Picasso spanned four decades, during which she took nearly 1,000 photos of the artist. Her work reflects her courage and curiosity, witnessing and documenting the devastation and liberation of concentration camps such as Dachau, which left a lasting impact on her art.
The Tate Britain exhibition showcases Miller's remarkable journey from Vogue model to war photographer, and her influence on both surrealism and photojournalism. Visitors can expect to see iconic images that capture the horrors of war, the beauty of nature, and the intimate moments of a life well-lived.
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