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Vivian Maier
Editions Arola

Vivian Maier

A nanny like no other John Maloof, who first discovered Vivian Maier's photos in 2007, is investigating this stranger. The childhood of art In the streets, at the bend of a beach or a museum, she captured the simple, touching and sometimes difficult daily life of thousands of children. The American dream ? 1950s: The United States attracts those who yearn for a better life. From the postcard behind the scenes, nothing escapes the lens of Vivian Maier. On the spot ! A street photographer, she captures situations on the spot. Details or portraits, poetic or sordid: zoom on his creative process. Serial self-portraits Failing to make herself known during her lifetime, the photographer left behind her dozens of self-portraits, so many examples of her talent. Around the world in 280 days! After years of saving money, Vivian Maier manages to fly off to new destinations, in search of other universes to capture. All Vivian Maier in one work The self-portrait on the cover particularly resonates with her life and reveals the full extent of the exceptional talent of this shadow artist.