Moderne

Vivian Maier

Born 1926 Died 2009 Works span 1955–1974

A Life in Shadows, A Legacy in Light Vivian Dorothy Maier’s Geschichte ist eine der faszinierendsten und rätselhaftesten im 20. Jahrhundert der Fotografie. Geboren 1926 in New York City, die Tochter einer französischen Mutter, Maria Jaussaud Justin, und eines österreichischen Vaters, Charles Maier (auch bekannt als Wilhelm), war ihr Leben von einer ruhigen Hingabe an die Dokumentation der Welt um sie herum geprägt – eine Hingabe, die…

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1955

first work

1974

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Vivian Maier's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Vivian Maier's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.