This is the most comprehensive retrospective dedicated to Lee Miller in France in the past twenty years. Organized by Tate Britain in collaboration with the Art Institute of Chicago, the exhibition brings together 250 historical and contemporary prints, including several never-before-seen works, and offers a fresh perspective on Lee Miller’s oeuvre.

A key figure in the international avant-garde, Lee Miller (1907 – 1977) was, in turn, a model, lover of Man Ray, a surrealist artist, a portraitist, a fashion photographer, and a WWII correspondent accredited by the U.S. Army. Long relegated to the role of muse, she is now recognized as one of the great photographers of the 20th century.

The exhibition traces her entire career, from her early days in New York to the war years in Europe, including her time in Egypt and her life in London. It showcases the richness of a body of work that blends formal experimentation, visual boldness, and political engagement.