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The mysterious New York nanny who helped shape 20th-century street photography

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Vivian Maier: The Enigma of a Hidden Photographer #

Vivian Maier, a secretive nanny and caregiver, concealed her talent for photography from the world. It was not until after her death that her remarkable collection of images was discovered. Only a fraction of her extensive collection was ever printed or shown to the public. Maier’s mysterious life and her hidden work have become a subject of fascination. A new exhibition, “Vivian Maier: Unseen Work,” showcases her photographs and solidifies her place in the history of photography. The exhibition focuses solely on her work, leaving her personal life as an enigmatic puzzle.