Send us a textThe Vanishing of Vivian Maier is a documentary-style podcast about beauty, discovery, and what happens when art outlives the artist. Hosted by Teresa Porter, the series traces how a quiet Chicago nanny with a Rolleiflex camera became one of the most celebrated street photographers of the 20th century — but only after her work was discovered in unpaid storage units.In this trailer, Teresa introduces the mystery and the movement behind the name that went viral in 2010: the story of a woman who captured a century and vanished from its history. You’ll hear excerpts from upcoming episodes featuring verified documents, firsthand accounts, and the voices of those who helped bring her work to light.Coming soon: the legal twists, ethical dilemmas, and personal stories that reveal how something so beautiful became so complicated — and why the question of who owns art still matters.The Vanishing of Vivian Maier — a podcast about the photographer the world almost missed, and the people trying to keep her legacy from fading away.Show notes include: source materials and background on Maier’s discovery.

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