Milein Cosman

Milein Cosman was born in Gotha in 1921. She spent her childhood in Düsseldorf and Switzerland before emigrating to London in 1939. Here she was reunited with her family, who, having been prosecuted as jews by the Nationalsocialists, was forced into exile. In England she found a new home, studied art and soon estamblished herself as an illustrator, specializing in portraiture. Her numerous portaits of artists are especially remarkable. This body of work may be regarded as a mirror the cultural scene in post-war Britain, highlighting the impact of German emigré artists on cultural life. Celebrating the artist’s 100th birthday, this virtual exhibition offers a selection of prints and drawings which were given to the Akademie der Künste by the artist shortly before her death in 2017.

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