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War, Art and Trauma: Antony Penrose on the Real Lee Miller

In this conversation, Antony Penrose shares an intimate look at his mother, Lee Miller, a groundbreaking photographer, model, and war correspondent. While the world knew her as a fearless artist, Anthony knew a very different side, shaped by deep trauma from the Second World War. He talks about: • Growing up with a mother grappling with PTSD. • The rare moments of connection they shared through photography. • How discovering her hidden archive changed everything he thought he knew. • The friendships, losses, and wartime experiences that shaped her. • Why Lee continues to inspire women and creatives today. • His thoughts on the film Lee and its portrayal of her life. Antony leaves us with a powerful message he believes Lee would share today: be brave, be honest, and follow dreams that create something good in the world. Key Points: • Antony Penrose explains that he didn’t know his mother, Lee Miller, well during his childhood because she struggled with severe trauma from her wartime experiences, which led to depression and alcohol dependence. • Despite the emotional distance, he has warm memories of travelling with her and watching her work behind the camera. Photography became a point of connection between them. • Lee never spoke to him about the war because it was too painful. She only shared light stories, but she did talk about her artistic life and friendships, especially with Man Ray. • After her death, Anthony discovered an extensive archive of photos and writings that revealed the depth of her career. This discovery changed his understanding of her entirely. • He learned she had worked in New York, Paris, Egypt, and covered the Second World War with remarkable bravery. At Dachau, she searched for missing friends from Paris. • Her trauma came from witnessing battles, seeing soldiers she knew die in front of her, enduring prolonged shelling, and losing many of her Parisian friends to the Nazis. • At home, the family mostly saw her wounded, depressed side, not the fearless correspondent the world knew. • Antony discusses how Lee continues to inspire people today, from breaking social norms to motivating women to leave unhealthy relationships or pursue new careers. • He praises the film Lee for capturing her spirit, crediting Kate Winslet and the all-women team behind it. • Antony believes the core lessons from Lee’s life are to be brave, truthful, and free. • He says Lee would encourage people to follow dreams that contribute positively to the world. If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring life stories.