Vivian Maier photography from Ron Slattery’s collection may set records at Heritage May 2DALLAS — In 2007 on the north side of Chicago, a self-storage facility held its monthly auction for unpaid units. Three antique show pickers were there, as usual — John Maloof, Ron Slattery, and Randy Prow. When one storage unit was opened, it was packed with vintage photographs, negatives, and other related items. The three […]
University of Chicago receives 500 Vivian Maier photographs CHICAGO (AP) – The University of Chicago Library has received nearly 500 photographic prints by 20th-century street photographer Vivian Maier.
Discovering the unique genius of street photographer Vivian MaierCHICAGO (AP) – She scoured the streets day and night, venturing into strange and sometimes dicey neighborhoods. She wore a hat, sturdy shoes and a camera, always a camera, around her neck and at the ready. A woman in a white fur stole and evening dress drifting in the darkness toward a ’56 two-tone Chevy. […]