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January 13, 2016 9:39 AM

Vivian Maier Developed. “While the posthumous discovery of Maier’s remarkable images and her years in Chicago have been well documented, there has been scant coverage of her upbringing. With the discovery of credible new sources, the mystery surrounding her American family and childhood has been solved.” New research delves into the life of Vivian Maier and the unhappy family she was born into.

NYT coverage.

Vivian Maier previously: [1] [2] [3] [4]

posted by 1970s Antihero (4 comments total)

She is such a fascinating character, and so talented. I'm so conflicted on everything that's happened since her work was found (as to ownership, the ability to say whether or not your work gets shown, etc.), but it is a fascinating story.
posted by xingcat at 10:00 AM on January 13, 2016 [2 favorites]

The von Maiers were culturally German from the rural village of Modor. . .

No wonder she had such a good eye. Oh, wait, Modor, not . . . never mind.
posted by The Bellman at 10:11 AM on January 13, 2016 [8 favorites]

You're getting the Maiers confused with the Maiar.
posted by ckape at 11:43 AM on January 13, 2016 [8 favorites]

Timely for me--I was just browsing the Chicago History Museum site because I am going to Chicago this weekend. Then I opened Metafilter and Maier's named popped up. This convinced me to go to the museum. Thanks!
posted by Nosey Mrs. Rat at 7:43 PM on January 13, 2016