Vivian Maier is a new little sensation. Her photographs were discovered by John Maloof at an auction in Chicago where she lived an worked as a Nanny. She passed away in 2009 at the age of 83 as an undiscovered street photographer. Her images are stunning and capture raw life in chicago that is so intimate and personal. The general outline of her life has been pieced together but there are still many questions about how she gained her photographic knowledge and keen eye.
John Maloof purchased over 100,000 negatives and about 20-30,000 undeveloped rolls which he is currently working on developing. Maloof had no idea how big these would get but posted a few of Maier's images on a photography website and watched them become internet sensations. They have captured the attention of many from news stations to galleries wishing to exhibit her work. Her first US exhibition is at the Chicago Cultural Center!
You can see Maier's photographs posted frequently on a blog dedicated to her by Maloof. There will also be a book and movie produced by Maloof of her work.
Here are a few videos on her as well
CBS
Chicago Tonight
"Finding Vivian Maier"- an intro to what will be a feature length film
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