CPH:DOX & Kunsten Filmklub: Oscar-nominated documentary about Vivian Maier

'Finding Vivian Maier' is the critically acclaimed documentary about a mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and, discovered decades later, is now among the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, Maier’s strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never before seen photographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her.

Maier’s massive body of work would come to light when in 2007 her work was discovered at a local thrift auction house on Chicago’s Northwest Side. From there, it would eventually impact the world over and change the life of the man who championed her work and brought it to the public eye, John Maloof.

Currently, Vivian Maier’s body of work is being archived and cataloged for the enjoyment of others and for future generations. John Maloof is at the core of this project after reconstructing most of the archive, having been previously dispersed to the various buyers attending that auction. Now, with roughly 90% of her archive reconstructed, Vivian’s work is part of a renaissance in interest in the art of Street Photography.

Grab a free round of popcorn, take a seat and take in the story about a mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs. Before the movie, curator and arthistorian, Søs Bech Sharpe will make a danish introduction of Vivian Maier who is currently on display at Kunsten.

Language: English

Subtitles: Danish

Varighed: 1 t. 23 min.

The documentary is presented i collaboration with CPH:DOX

About the exhibition

Her photographs were not discovered and published until after her death. Today, Maier is regarded as a major figure in the world of 20th-century street photography.

The exhibition at Kunsten will present 150 of Maier’s works, shot mainly in New York and Chicago during the 1950s-1970s, accompanied by a selection of short films created in collaboration with Anne Morin – one of the leading experts on Maier’s work.