31.3.11

A mysterious and remarkable photographer: Vivian Maier

When I was reading today's post about coffee table books on the blog LatteLisa I remembered I wanted to do a post about a photographer of which I want to buy a book very badly when her work is published (probably this years Fall). Her name is Vivian Maier. Perhaps you've heard about the incredible story of how more than 100.000 of her photo's were just recently discoverd in tucked away boxes. If not, I strongly advice you to watch the video below and take a look at more of her work. After her death it turned out this mysterious woman was not only a Chicago nanny for 40 years, but also an incredibly talented street photographer from the '50's - '90's. Her work is the epitome of what holds me captivated. It is SO remarkable and breathtaking. If you want to know more about her, her photo's and the man who did this discovery, John Maloof, visit Vivian Maier's blog and the Vivian Maier Prints Inc. website.
Images: 1, 2-5, 6, 7-8, 9

6 comments:

  1. I had forgotten her name when I read your comment today and now I realize that I've seen these websites before. Her photography was simply amazing. There is no image of the cover on Amazon yet but I found this link: http://www.powerhousebooks.com/site/?p=7095
    This is definitely a book for you ;-)

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  2. I've heard her story before and seeing the photos is just so moving- thanks for sharing.

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  3. Do you know that I've been thinking these days of how interesting it would be to feature some of the street photographers of the past decades? Well, you beat me to it. :) Her work is amazing. Great post! Ada

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  4. what fantastic photos! i hadn't heard of her - thanks so much for sharing!!

    xo.ashley

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  5. I love that kiss behind the tennis net...

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  6. I find very interesting this kind of photography and I feel curious about old decades. Some of these photos can be disturbing.

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