Kirjeldus
Few stories in photography are as remarkable as that of Vivian Maier. Working as a nanny in New York and Chicago, she explored the city streets with the children in her care, camera always at hand. From this unique position, she captured the rhythms, characters, and unexpected moments that define urban life. From the 1950s to the 1980s, she created a striking visual portrait of post-war America – one that remained hidden for decades. Discovered only after her death, Maier’s photographs have since secured her place among the greatest street photographers of the twentieth century.
Fotografiska’s major autumn exhibition, Vivian Maier: Unseen Work , presents a comprehensive exploration of Maier’s rich and multilayered archive, offering a captivating glimpse into twentieth-century America and the hidden shadows of the American Dream.
In this podcast episode, curator Anne Morin joins Fotografiska guide and Conversations Ambassador Elo Aun to explore the photographic work and artistic legacy of Vivian Maier, one of the most remarkable figures in 20th-century street photography.
Anne Morin is one of the leading experts on Vivian Maier’s work. She has curated numerous exhibitions dedicated to the photographer and is the director of diChroma photography, a Madrid-based platform dedicated to photography and visual arts.
Recorded in September 2026.
Vivian Maier Unseen Work, 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027
With an extraordinary eye for everyday life, Vivian Maier captured the streets of New York and Chicago from the 1950s to the 1980s. Discovered only after her death, her vast body of work offers a unique glimpse into post-war American life and has established her as one of the 20th century’s most important street photographers.
