Film searches for Vivian Maier, mysterious photo phenom, at Morristown gallery, July 18

Photos by the late Vivian Maier, on display through August 2018 at the 70 South Gallery.
Photos by the late Vivian Maier, on display through August 2018 at the 70 South Gallery.
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People knew her as a nanny. Until she died. Then the world discovered 140,000 images that distinguished Vivian Maier one of the 20th century’s most intriguing photographers.

Finding Vivian Maier, a 2015 documentary about this mysterious artist, will be screened at 7 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Morristown’s 70 South Gallery on 70 South St., where 22 Maier photos are on display through August.

The film will be followed by a discussion with Ann Marks, a former New York executive who has pored over Maier’s archives and interviewed many of the late photographer’s acquaintances for a biography.

Admission is $5. Register here.

Vivian Maier exhibition opening, slideshow photos by Kevin Coughlin:

Gallery Director Ira Black shows type of camera used by the late Vivian Maier, at opening of Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Patron takes closer look at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Patron at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, right, welcomes audience, while gallery Director Ira Black listens, at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty, Mayor Tim Dougherty and Kendra Arnold at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Gallery employee Barbara Fowler and Linda Hellstrom of the Morristown Festival of Books at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Brianna McGraw, a volunteer at the 2013 MorristownGreen.com Film Fest, with her hubby at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Jackson and Miranda with their dad, children's author Jeff Campbell, at opening of Vivian Maier exhibit at 70 South Gallery, June 19, 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
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Photo fans may want to start their evening at the Gateway Totems, at 17 Early St., where photos by Morristown High School alumnus Fredy Martinez will be exhibited by Morris Arts between 5 pm and 7 pm. Admission there is free.

Video: Trailer of ‘Finding Vivian Maier’

 

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