Man Ray and Lee Miller’s brief, mercurial love affair resulted in some of the most powerful works of each artist’s career, helping shape the course of modern art. See the first exhibition to focus on the pair’s artistic relationship, with approximately 115 photographs, paintings, drawings, and writings exploring the creative interaction between these two giants of European Surrealism. The exhibition also includes selected works by artists in Ray and Miller’s circle in Paris, including paintings by Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, Roland Penrose, Dora Maar, and a small sculpture by Alexander Calder.
From 1929 to 1932, Man Ray and Lee Miller lived together in Paris, first as teacher and student, and later as lovers. The two artists inspired each other equally, collaborating on several projects, and though they lived together for only three years, the exhibition examines the lingering effect each had on the other’s art. Connecting photography with other media, the exhibition also reveals how the Surrealists combined imagery in unexpected ways, creating extraordinary feats of imagination.
For more information about the event click here.
Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets by emailing sfbgpromos@sfbg.com with the title as “Man Ray” along with your name and mailing address for your chance to win a pair of tickets. Ten lucky winners will win a pair of tickets that are valid anytime through October. Winners will be announced on July 25th.
July 14 through October 14 @ Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, 100 34th Ave, SF | $15