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    Maloof scanned a few of the negatives, liked what he saw, and bought himself a beginner's SLR camera. "Throughout that time, I'd compare my work to Vivian's and think, 'Wow, this isn't good for me.' She was teaching me photography. I bought some books by street photographers such as Harry Callahan, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lee Friedlander. I thought, she's special – doesn't anybody know?" Nobody did, it seemed. Full Article at The Independent
    Throughout that time, I'd compare my work to Vivian's and think, 'Wow, this isn't good for me.' She was teaching me photography. I bought some books by street photographers such as Harry Callahan, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lee Friedlander. I thought, she's special – doesn't anybody know?
    SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago
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Little miss big shot: Fifties America exposed – by a French nanny
  1. She had a peculiar personality ... They told ' me she would bring home a dead snake to show them, or convince the millkman to drive them all to school in his delivery truck. They loved her.
    SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago
  2. She wore big hats and coats, and men's shoes, and thought of herself as a film critic.
    SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago
  3. She has an amazing appreciation of light. You can see it developing through her work
    SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago
  4. Vivian Maier, proud native of France and Chicago resident for the last 50 years died peacefully on Monday. Second mother to John, Lane and Matthew. A free and kindred spirit who magically touched the lives of all who knew her... Movie critic and photographer extraordinaire.
    SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago
  5. That week it exploded, and my inbox really filled up ... I've been asked to display these photos in Australia, Canada, UK, France and Mexico City.
    SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago

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