Vivian Maier. Chicago, 1950
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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This is our third consecutive black-and-white Vivian Maier photograph, and it highlights her extraordinary ability to find beauty and meaning in everyday moments. Taken in a train carriage in 1950s Chicago, this image is not only a masterclass in composition but…Read More

Vivian Maier. Florida, 07 April, 1960
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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This is one of my favourite Vivian Maier images, another square-format photograph captured with her Rolleiflex camera. Vivian Maier’s gift for noticing intimate, unguarded moments shines through in this frame, where subtle gestures and details tell a d…Read More

Vivian Maier. Digne, France, 11 August 1959
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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Vivian Maier (1926–2009) was an enigmatic American street photographer whose vast body of work was tragically discovered only after her death. Known for her striking compositions and ability to capture candid moments, Maier’s photography offers pro…Read More

Vilém Kriz. Sirague City, 1966
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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This photograph, titled Sirague City, 1966, by Czech photographer Vilém Kriz (1921–1994), is a striking example of surrealism and photographic manipulation. Kriz was known for pushing the boundaries of photography, often incorporating layers of texture, abstraction, and mys…Read More

Todd Webb: Mr. Perkin’s Pierce Arrow, Harlem, New York, 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Todd Webb (1905–2000) was an American photographer best known for his evocative images of urban life and architecture in mid-20th-century America. A former stockbroker turned artist, Webb captured the rhythm of city streets with a sensitivity t…Read More

Ruth Bernhard: Lifesavers, New York, 1930
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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This is our third consecutive exploration of Ruth Bernhard’s work, and Lifesavers (1930) presents yet another dimension of her artistry. While her nudes focus on the human form as sculpture and her architectural studies celebrate geometric precision, this…Read More