Man Ray originally created The Lovers (1933) in the aftermath of his passionate and sometimes volatile relationship with the beautiful American photographer and model Lee Miller.
The lips painted onto the lead piece are said to be those of Lee, and the artwork is considered evidence of his continued longing for Lee after they parted.
In 2015, we celebrated Valentine’s Day by inviting couples into the gallery to contemplate the work, the lovers’ relationship and how art can inspire, ignite and torment.
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