While scrolling aimlessly around the internet, I came upon the link to "Vivina Maier - Her Discovered Work" & from that moment on, I was hooked. This website chronicles the fascinating story of an extraordinary body of work almost lost to history.
The photographs of Vivian Maier are stunning & the unfolding of her mysterious story absolutely fascinating.
A very private woman, Maier, lived & worked as a Nanny while pursuing her art as a street photographer in what must have been, every possible second of her spare time.
The enormous amount of work, that she had accumulated over the years, was discovered, by chance, by a young man, named John Maloof. It is Maloof, who now finds himself the custodian of this amazing artist's work & legacy.
There are a book & a documentary film in the works & the first American exhibition featuring her work can be seen at The Chicago Cultural Center until the 3rd of April.
This fascinating story has already caused a sensation, but it was new to me. If you are like me, & knew nothing about Maier, then you owe it to yourself, to watch the clip above & by all means visit the website.
I am sure that you will be just as captivated as I have been.
Thanks Arctic Mom for leading me to this.
Thanks Arctic Mom for leading me to this.
