Vivian Maier - Self-Portrait
To save or not to save (stuff). In this case most definitely save…?
The video below tells an amazing story of an unknown Chicago street photographer, Vivian Maier, who shot (and squirreled away) over 100,000 remarkable photographs that no one ever saw.
Until now.
Until a young man named John Maloof bought the photos and negatives at an antiques auction knowing nothing about the artist who made them.
Enjoy this beauty of a story. And photographs that will touch your heart.
Perhaps this is an instance where saving and storing pays off…
Thoughts, anyone?
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Photo: Self-portrait by Vivian Maier via John Maloof
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remarkable. thanks stephanie. it reminded me of emily dickinson – storing all of work but not having it recognized until after her death.
Thanks, Kelly. Yes very remarkable. Did you catch her recorded message (at the end of the video) where she talks about life as a journey and letting go? Sage words coming from someone no one ever knew. Very powerful indeed.
Vivian Maier really lived her love. One click at a time.
Nothing really great comes to us for free. To excel we must concentrate on our art–we must constantly let our mind’s curiosity play on our heart’s desire.
Undiscovered, Vivian would still have been an excellent artist–but to share what you create might be a requirement for greatness.
Don’t you let yourself die with your story untold, your truth unspoken. Take hold of the gift of today, and live it.
Love your last line here, Scott: “Don’t let yourself die with your story untold, your truth unspoken. Take hold of the gift of today and live it.”
Amen to that!
Inspiring wisdom. Thank you for posting.
Thanks Stephanie, her images are stunning!
Vivian certainly had an eye for capturing interesting people. What a wonderful legacy to leave.
Amazing story. Especially amazing and fortunate for the rest of us that the person who now has them realizes and understands their value and beauty.
What an incredible story! Beautiful work!
This story has definitely touched a nerve. Thank you all for sharing your comments.
Wow! I got goosebumps just seeing and hearing her story.
WOW…First response. I thought of two things Abe teaches:
1. Focus is genius
2. You never get it done.
Thanks for sharing – you always have such good posts – this one really has me going.
Focus is genius and you never get it done. Such a good reminder, and SO TRUE. Thank you for sharing this, Lorese.
Beautiful story!
Stephanie had a beautiful passion, she may not have shared it while she was alive, but it will now touch others for the rest of theirs.
These photographs take my breath away, and I have spent a lifetime studying fine arts photography.
I greatly look forward to the opportunity to see more of her ‘vision’. A book, an exhibit, a website?
Wow…!
Thank you for sharing this remarkable story!
You’re so welcome, Kathy. So glad to know the photos and the story touched you. It takes my breath away too. Like you, I’d love to see these photos in a show sometime. Thanks for your comment and letting me know you stopped by! Cheers.