Antony Penrose is intrinsically connected to the world of Surrealism through his parents, both notable artists and cultural figures. His literary work explores the rich legacy of his family's artistic endeavors, offering insights into the lives and works of key Surrealist figures. Penrose's writing delves into the creative spirit and historical context that shaped this influential artistic movement. His perspective provides a unique and intimate look at the personalities and processes behind some of the 20th century's most groundbreaking art.
Featuring over one hundred remarkable photographs by Lee Miller, this collection showcases her unique perspective as a photographer, model, and surrealist muse. The publication coincides with the release of the film "Lee," in which Kate Winslet portrays Miller, highlighting her influential role in the art world. The images capture Miller's artistic vision and the essence of her life, offering a glimpse into the creativity and complexity of a groundbreaking figure in photography and surrealism.
A highly readable biography of uniquely talented artist Lee Miller, now in compact paperback. Collected in this compelling volume are the many lives of Lee Miller, intimately recorded by her son, Antony Penrose, whose years of work on her photographic archives have unearthed a rich selection of her finest work, including portraits of her friends Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Paul Eluard, and Joan Miró. Starting in 1927 in New York, this volume chronicles Lee Miller as she is discovered as a model by Condé Nast, hits the cover of Vogue, and is immortalized by Edward Steichen, George Hoyningen-Huene, Horst P. Horst, and other acclaimed photographers. From there, readers follow Miller to Paris where she, along with Man Ray, invented the solarization technique of photography, and where she developed into a brilliant Surrealist photographer. Finally, this account covers the later chapters of her life, when she became a war correspondent during World WarII, traveling with the Allied armies to cover the siege of Saint-Malo and the liberation of Paris, which lead to her photographs of the Dachau concentration camp that shocked the world. A highly readable biography of a uniquely talented artist, The Lives of Lee Miller is now published in compact paperback.
A short, entertaining text narrated by the young Tony introduces Miró, a
quiet, kind and smartly dressed man, who dreamed when he was awake and painted
wonderfully strange worlds filled with magical animals. The book is
beautifully illustrated with some of Mirós finest works, as well as evocative
archive photography by Lee Miller and specially commissioned artworks by
children done in the style of Miró. Tony recalls a visit by Miró to his
childhood home and a trip to London Zoo, during which Miró asked to see large
birds, snakes, and strange creatures of the night. With its vibrant colours
and artworks, this book will inspire and appeal to art fans of any age.
This is the first book to focus on the relationship between Man Ray and Lee
Miller, a volatile love affair that helped shape the course of modern art, and
presents rarely seen work by these two major Surrealists, as well as that of
other renowned artists in their circle, such as Picasso, Roland Penrose, Dora
Maar and Alexander Calder.
An introduction to Picasso. It tells the true story of Antony Penrose, son of
the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and writer Roland Penrose and his
childhood friendship with the great artist. It features some sixty-five
illustrations, including Picasso's most appealing artworks, as well as archive
photography by Lee Miller.
"Penrose" wrote Andre Breton "est Suurealiste dans l'amitie" -- and "The Friendly Surrealist" is an apt description for the man who more than any other nurtured the friendships and contacts which introduced European Surrealism to the British art world. This touching memoir, written by his son Antony, is published to accompany an important retrospective exhibition in Edinburgh and is richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, including those of his second wife (the author's mother), Lee Miller.
Brings to life the story of a fascinating woman--from the beauty that led to a career as a model as her extraordinary vision as a photographer and war correspondent
