The other day, I caught the tail end of the most incredible story on the radio about the secret life of Vivian Maier. A full time nanny living in Chicago in the 60s, Vivian captured over 100,000 vivid portraits of street life with her Rolleiflex. The only thing is nobody, not a single person, knew about her secret hobby and talent until after her death just a few years ago. Her work was only discovered after a real estate agent bought her storage trunk, loaded with negatives, at auction for a mere $380. Needless to say her, insightful work captured the attention of photographic masters, art experts and collectors everywhere, earning her a posthumous reputation as one of America’s most accomplished and insightful street photographers. Vivian’s mysterious life story adds even more depth to her captivating, vulnerable and intimate square format photographs.
(Check out the trailer for the documentary “Finding Vivian Maier” and be sure to catch the exhibition of her work which is on tour now)
Wow she was amazing. I love the photos 😀
xx Mira
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Vivian’s photographs and story are equally amazing. I received her book as a present and it is one of my favorite. I can not wait to watch the movie. Great post.
Stunning photos, I’m in love <3
xoxo Iren
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I read her story in the newspaper some moth ago!! she took so many good pictures!!! I love her work!!
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These are each so amazing in their own way!
these photos are wonderful. such a lovely story as well
Lauren
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An original street photographer simply doing what she loved. Not for fame, not for notoriety. Just for herself. Love the diversity. She was a true artist.
Loving the photos! So beautiful and sweet! 🙂
ANDREA
amazing..
xxxx
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Gorgeous post! These pictures are really moving!
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These photos are amazing! Capturing, developing, and printing from film are incredibly tough. What a gem!
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Lovely pictures.
L x
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There’s another great documentary that the BBC made about Vivian Maier that’s available on iTunes, Amazon, etc. Check it out!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Vivian-Maier-Mystery/dp/B00GG0NOBA
What a cool story!! Her photos are incredible! I wish her exhibition would come to Argentina…
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These are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Wow – I hadn’t heard of her over here – but this is an incredible story. What a shame that her talent never had the recognition it deserved when she could benefit from it. Though I love that she did it for the passion and not for the fame.
what fantastic photos!! incredible composition.. such striking images. thank you so much for sharing and introducing us to this amazing artist.
I heard that story on the radio too – KCRW, and wanted to see the pictures. That’s so great you posted them!
There’s a documentary made by the guy who first discovered her pictures… Beautifully put together- the secret life of Vivian Meyer. Enchanting.
I think she invented selfies…
Sorry, Finding Vivian Meyer : / is the name!!