Brilliant street photographer discovered

dhermann1 · Jan 7, 2011

This is a fascinating piece about a woman, who died unknown in 2008, who may have been one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century.
[video=youtube;HWEDOnBfDUI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWEDOnBfDUI&feature=player_embedded[/video]

dhermann1 · Jan 7, 2011

More

http://vivianmaier.blogspot.com/

Rock31 · Jan 7, 2011

Wow that is an amazing find, has some beautiful work.

Nine · Jan 7, 2011

Wow. Love the piece of the girl and the Chevy. Thank you for posting such an awesome story

rue · Jan 7, 2011

Thank you for sharing this. Her work is beautiful and the story gave me chills.

Sefton · Jan 7, 2011

Her work reminds me of the pictures of Henri Cartier Bresson. It could have ended up discarded and unknown. We are fortunate it was saved.

Foofoogal · Jan 7, 2011

Lovely, amazing what can be found that is vintage. Sure do wish this lady would of been able to enjoy her fame.

SGT Rocket · Jan 7, 2011

That is amazing. Thank you for posting!!

zaika · Jan 7, 2011

it gives me hope that the person who saved this collection is a young person who understands the importance of saving the past. i mean...he's even saving her clothing.

martinsantos · Jan 7, 2011

Her work in wonderful! Tks for posting.

Martin

PADDY · Jan 7, 2011

Some nice photos. Not sure about the claim on 'being possibly one of the best photographers of the 20th C. ' but definitely had 'an eye' for an interesting street photo. Thanks for sharing and glad they were saved for others and future generations to enjoy

A Good News story to start the Year!

Doctor Strange · Jan 7, 2011

The New York Times has also gotten on the bandwagon:

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/new-street-photography-60-years-old

Cricket · Jan 7, 2011

I clicked on the link not sure what to expect. But when her photos began to show on my screen, I instantly started smiling. I was blown away. Amazing story about a fascinating lady and her work.

It's amazing what can be buried away under the years and dust. And I also found it touching that this young man felt passionate enough to save and share her work.

zaika · Jan 7, 2011

PADDY said:
Some nice photos. Not sure about the claim on 'being possibly one of the best photographers of the 20th C. ' but definitely had 'an eye' for an interesting street photo. Thanks for sharing and glad they were saved for others and future generations to enjoy A Good News story to start the Year!

I don't know, Paddy...her portraits are stunning...worthy of critical praise, in my opinion. I didn't so much like her group or architectural photos...but her portraits were powerful.

Justin B · Jan 7, 2011

She really had a great eye, but looking through the pictures I was struck by the fact that even the bums of the era were better dressed than 90% of todays population.

rue · Jan 7, 2011

Justin B said:
She really had a great eye, but looking through the pictures I was struck by the fact that even the bums of the era were better dressed than 90% of todays population.

Good point

Widebrim · Jan 7, 2011

A shame that her photos were not shown during her lifetime. I hope that an exhibition of her work comes soon to L.A. What kind of person was she? That is the mystery that I'd like to see unraveled. Thanks for sharing this, Dan.

Widebrim · Jan 7, 2011

Justin B said:
She really had a great eye, but looking through the pictures I was struck by the fact that even the bums of the era were better dressed than 90% of todays population.

You're not the only one to have noticed that...

Zemke Fan · Jan 7, 2011

This may have been the single most interesting thing posted on the Fedora Lounge since I became a member back in 2005. I am simply and totally blown away!

martinsantos · Jan 7, 2011

Very good article.

So she was an amateur! doing her hobby, in a wonderful way, to herself.

This make me think about how many really good things just desapeared in shelves, ou throw away by families, etc, after the death of the photographer (something very usual, specially with negatives... Or with photographs with no-family subjects).

Doctor Strange said:
The New York Times has also gotten on the bandwagon:

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/new-street-photography-60-years-old

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