Author Topic: More Vivian Maier... (Read 5069 times)

Skorj · « **on:** May 03, 2011, 11:48:29 AM »

More Vivian Maier, from: http://www.cracktwo.com/2011/04/amazing-mystery-photographer-comes-to_28.html

Which I assume is farming the blog. But nice to see them like this...

Including some new stuff (if you can call it that). So glad I am an investor and will be getting the DVD and book when they're produced. Skj.

CarlRadford · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 12:20:30 PM »

An amazing story for sure - lets hope that she gets the credit she deserves.

sapata · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 01:20:23 PM »

Wow... her work it's absolutey amazing. Shame such a talent like her was unknown to the world...

Late Developer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2011, 01:22:02 PM »

Looks like a fabulous social record of the era. She certainly had the gift. What a pity it's taken until now to "discover" her and what a tragedy that she never got to see any profit from her art. Mind you, as Joel Meyerowitz said at "Format", apparently there wasn't any significant market for street photography until the late 60's onwards....

calbisu · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:00:54 PM »

Amaaaaazing. You just enjoy and enjoy the black and white ones and then you arrive to the ones in color... and woow. They are...

astrobeck · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:23:23 PM »

Thank you sooo much!
These are the kinds of photos I sit and study for hours and hours.

They make me want to meet her in person... but I feel like I have and that I can just hang out with her anytime on the streets that she documented in such raw detail.

This is one of the best collections ever!!

Thanks Mark!

Info Red · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:49:05 PM »

Like Astrobeck, I find these images completely absorbing! These really need to be studied in depth in a gallery, or museum, or a well printed collection in book form. Any idea about additional exhibits or publishing plans at this time? I know there was a show in Chicago that I couldn't make it to, but I haven't heard of any upcoming events about this phenomenal work.

At first I didn't realize the color shots had been taken with something other than a Rollei - any idea what the camera was she used for those? I saw it in one of her shots - a 35mm of some sort, I think, but maybe a 645? - but couldn't make out any details.

Thanks for sharing these - they are stunning.

Mark

sapata · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:10:19 AM »

There will be an exhibition of her work in july...
http://londonstreetphotographyfestival.org/whats-on

Her website and blog created by John Maloof...

http://www.vivianmaier.com/
http://vivianmaier.blogspot.com/

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2011, 07:50:28 AM »

I had planned to go to the exhibition in Hamburg. I was even it town as it was my sister's wedding, but it was at the other end of town (> 1h one way) and sadly I didn't have the time.

Urban

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:25:33 AM »

Well spotted, Mauricio. Here are the details for the London show. I'll definitely be going along....maybe I'll even get to meet the myserious 'Sapata'? If you're interested in meeting up then let me know.

VIVIAN MAIER: A LIFE UNCOVERED - Discovery of an unknown Chicago street photographer EXCLUSIVE: First UK exhibition of the most talked about photography phenomenon in recent months. Vivian Maier was a Chicago nanny who secretly produced thousands of incredible street photographs from the 1950s to 1990s. The man who recently discovered her work, John Maloof will be in London to talk about the enigma that was Vivian Maier at the National Portrait Gallery on Friday 1 July, 7pm. 1 - 24 July 2011 VENUE: German Gymnasium 26 Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB OPENING TIMES: Tues & Wed 10-6, Thur 10-8, Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 11-4. Closed Mon. PRICE: £3

sapata · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2011, 09:36:04 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on May 06, 2011, 11:25:33 AM

I'll definitely be going along....maybe I'll even get to meet the myserious 'Sapata'? If you're interested in meeting up then let me know.

That would be great Ed!!
I'm up to...Let's see if we can arrange a day...

maybe some other filmwasters would join?...

jojonas~ · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:32:22 AM »

wow. thanks for sharing. her work never ceasesn to impress me.

btw, skorj, that link is dead.

Skorj · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:50:05 AM »

Quote from: jojonas on May 09, 2011, 11:32:22 AM

btw, skorj, that link is dead.

I suspect a copyright violation. The images too are likely to disappear, so better reference the real blog then! Or, buy the book! See ya. Skj.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2011, 07:57:09 AM »

It may not be confirmed yet, but there are plans for a VM exhibition at the Third Floor Gallery in Cardiff at the end of this year. http://www.thirdfloorgallery.com/index.html

Rafael Morales · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2011, 07:53:43 PM »

http://www.vivianmaier.com/ many pictures in the Portfolios section.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:35:21 PM »

Quote from: sapata on May 06, 2011, 09:36:04 PM

Quote from: ed.wenn on May 06, 2011, 11:25:33 AM
I'll definitely be going along....maybe I'll even get to meet the myserious 'Sapata'? If you're interested in meeting up then let me know.

That would be great Ed!!
I'm up to...Let's see if we can arrange a day... maybe some other filmwasters would join?...

I've emailed you offline. Looking forward to arranging a date/time to go and see this show.

gothamtomato · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:41:44 PM »

This is the kind of treasure trove that I don't think would ever be discovered from photographers shooting digital.

Viva la Film!

Skorj · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:11:22 AM »

From the latest update:

If you haven't seen the new website for Vivian Maier, it's a must! Tastefully designed with simplicity in mind by Martin Fuchs. But, more importantly for all of our backers, we've uploaded the latest trailer with some early footage. See www.vivianmaier.com or go directly to the trailer here:

http://www.vivianmaier.com/film-finding-vivian-maier/

Enjoy! Skj.

astrobeck · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2011, 04:01:30 PM »

the movie seems to be gone now, does anyone have a new site for it?

Love this self portrait of her.
http://www.vivianmaier.com/portfolios/self-portraits/?pid=286

Edit:
found this clip on her:
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2010/12/22/vivian-maier

Steven. · « **Reply #19 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:17:44 AM »

i remember seeing an interview with the guy who bought the several boxes filled with negatives that she left behind. i was an instant fan of her work. its too bad shes not around to see her stuff hanging in exhibitions.

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