Vivian Maier is somewhat of a mystery as photographers go, Maier's work was only shared with the world in 2009. Throughout her life, Vivian Maier was a nanny for 40 years, on her days off took photographs which accumulated to over 100,000 negatives of photographs capturing the streets of New York and Chicago in the 50s and 60s. A book capturing some of her best images was released in December 2011, it's amazing to think that this book has been available for just over a month when you see her photographs. Her work was uncovered by a real estate, John Maloof, who bought 30,000 prints and negatives and a house auction in 2007. If you live in LA, Vivian's work is currently on display at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery until January the 28th and if you are in New York, the Howard Greenberg Gallery has a selection of he work until the same date (28th of Jan). For those of you who are not able to get to a gallery but want to see more, you can get the newly released book here, or visit the Vivian Maier website here.
Which one is your favourite?
Betty
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Too difficult to pick a favourite - but the lady in red with the 'what are you up to?' expression has to be a contender. Did you see the street photography exhibition at the Museum of London last year - a real treat!
ReplyDeleteOh my, the marigolds in plastic tote & straw bag... love, must have that bag!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the lady in the red dress....the fact that she's twisting/clenching her hands about a bit is really interesting....
ReplyDeleteso lovely, and such a interesting story. My favourite is the glamourous lady in the white dress. I wonder where she is going?
ReplyDeleteThe two ladies are our favourites too! The bags and fashion are lovely! x
ReplyDeleteThe red dress for me too, wonder what she's thinking. My boyfriend is a photographer and introduced me to Maier's story, I'd love to get the book. x
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