I cant see much more than well framed, metered and sharp pictures of her self. Was a good photographer with plenty of disposable income and time, when many didnt. The article implies that there is artistic merit in them(?), I dont see that on the other hand I can with Francesca Woodman who use to take pictures of herself.
Vivian pictures for the most part are of a place and time I have no connection to and dont get any from her work, glad it provides for others.
AND that it is a woman's perspective !But VM's work has the bonus of the self portraits.
Good point.Sure. But German camera industry at the time had the most to choose from.
She was a snapshot shooter. Nostalgia is what made her popular now...and lots of shadow selfies.
Where did you learn that from? Or you just made it up from the top of your head? Some more of that internet information stuff? V.M. worked as a nanny for most of her life and died poor with minimal resources allocated by former employers. Time, yes she had, when taking children out for walks.Was a good photographer with plenty of disposable income and time, when many didnt.
Why does taking selfies makes you an artist? There a sways of people who seem to spend a lot of time taking pictures of themselves.
I would of thought you would of had to study art to become an artist and have peers confirm . Seems to be a case of I believe for there for I am.
Think Vivian brings hope to many that someone will one day discover there vault photographs and be acclaimed if not in there life time, afterwards.
Where did you learn that from? Or you just made it up from the top of your head? Some more of that internet information stuff? V.M. worked as a nanny for most of her life and died poor with minimal resources allocated by former employers. Time, yes she had, when taking children out for walks.
Where did you learn that from? Or you just made it up from the top of your head? Some more of that internet information stuff? V.M. worked as a nanny for most of her life and died poor with minimal resources allocated by former employers. Time, yes she had, when taking children out for walks.
Where did you learn that from? Or you just made it up from the top of your head? Some more of that internet information stuff? V.M. worked as a nanny for most of her life and died poor with minimal resources allocated by former employers. Time, yes she had, when taking children out for walks.
Actually, the children she cared for have mixed feelings. The documentary "In search of Vivian Maier", contains interviews of these, now grown-up, even middle-aged, and they tell unsettling stories. But, as you said, some of them provided for her needs when she was old. Mixed feelings indeed.Grown-up kids she had nannied, if I'm not mistaken. She must have been real good with kids.
Actually, the children she cared for have mixed feelings. The documentary "In search of Vivian Maier", contains interviews of these, now grown-up, even middle-aged, and they tell unsettling stories. But, as you said, some of them provided for her needs when she was old. Mixed feelings indeed.
Do watch the film Finding Vivian Maier (2013). You will see/hear that, according to the testimonies, her behavior was sometimes beyond the natural order of things.Nannies and kids having mixed feelings about them is in the natural order of things.
One misconception is that Vivian never controlled her work, in fact she developed and printed, in fact there are many prints.. Ron Slatterly has a large collection,Not wanting to be judgmental, look at some of the facts we know--she worked as a nanny for almost all her life, did not seem to have any relationships or friends, took thousands of photos that were never seen during her lifetime, some never developed or printed. A bit eccentric, somewhat of a loner and outsider.
One misconception is that Vivian never controlled her work, in fact she developed and printed, in fact there are many prints.. Ron Slatterly has a large collection,
Second misconception is how the work is being handled - Howard Greenburg Gallery represents the Maloof collection and I believe he is one of the top gallerist in the world so the film is in good hands.
I have seen the small fibre prints that were made in Europe vintage and they are excellent quality. They are matt and reading some of her letters to her printer in Europe she preferred warm matt paper.
Third misconception on Vivian's mental health, As a printer for others for the last 40 years I can say I have met many photographers like Vivian. I wonder in this male dominated forum she is demoted to be crazy or wierd , just because she was different or a woman ...
She was a snapshot shooter.
Nothing more sporting than jumping to conclusions about dead people we never knew. She had money, she had time, she didn't have time or money, she was a head case she was an artist, she was mean to kids, the kids loved her, she was lonely, she had her meals provided for her lol....I thought I'd seen it all, but learn a few new dubious facts about her every time she comes up!
...I thought I'd seen it all, but learn a few new dubious facts about her every time she comes up!
The real truth will never be revealed because she had secret photos of Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald.
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