Early Life
What city was Vivian Maier Born in?
New York City, New York
Where did Maier attend Photography school?
She DIDNT attend Photography school
How were Maiers photos discovered?
At an auction
What type of film made Maiers work and story popular to the public?
A documentary (Finding Vivian Maier)
Vivian Maier worked for most of her life in this role.
Being a Nanny
When is Maiers birthday? (Month and date)
Februrary 1, 1926
Who did Vivian Maier Photograph
Mainly strangers or everyday people
The discovery of Maier's photos took place in this U.S. city.
Chicago
How did Maier exhibit her work during her lifetime?
She did not, she was recognized after her death.
How did she interact with the people she was taking pictures of?
She often didn't. She tried to almost make it seem like she wasn't there.
Where did she spend most of her youth life?
France
Vivian Maier is best known for what type of Photography?
Street/Everyday life photography
The contents of Maiers work were found where?
At her unpaid storage unit
Maier’s photographs have been exhibited in these kinds of public institutions.
Museums
What did she often do to protect her things and identity?
Create fake names
When Maier was 25, what suburb did she move to?
Highland Park
Where did Maier hold her camera when shooting her photographs?
Often at waist level
Maier had left behind around this many undeveloped negatives.
100,000
Maiers fame has led to debates over this ethical and legal issue.
Copyright and/or ownership
Maier was known for being extremely private and avoided doing this with her photos.
Sharing them/Publicizing her work
What is the name of the first camera that Maier used to take photos?
Kodak Brownie
Did Vivian Maier use color throughout her work?
Typically no. Black and white was her go to. Over the years, she started to explore with color film
What is the name/first name of the man who bought Maiers photos and shared them with the world after her death?
John Maloof
Vivian Maier’s work was first exhibited in 2010 at this Chicago cultural venue.
Chicago Cultural Center
Where did Maier Pass Away? (NOT UNDER THE PERSONALITY CATEGORY)
Oak Park, IL