Vivian Maier was an American of French and Austrian descent. She spent most of her life working as a nanny in New York and Chicago. However she lived a somewhat secretive double life, wandering and photographing street scenes in her free time, yet sharing the images with virtually nobody. After her death in 2009, her immense collection of work was recognised and became an international sensation. Her photos have been featured in galleries worldwide, and a documentary has been made about her enigmatic lifestyle. Today she is considered one of history's preeminent street photographers, and credited with chronicling a chapter in American history. As well, some books of her works now sell for hundreds of dollars.
-E
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire