This monograph presents over 250 images, many of which are previously unpublished or rare, along with films and personal belongings of the American photographer, recognized as one of the most important figures in street photography.

The work aims to reveal unknown or little-known aspects of the mysterious life and artistic career of Vivian Maier (1926–2009), delving into new chapters and showcasing previously unseen works — including a series of photographs taken during her trip to Italy, particularly in Turin and Genoa, in the summer of 1959.

Curated by Anne Morin, Vivian Maier offers over 250 images, including rare color photographs taken throughout her life. These are accompanied by ten Super 8 films and various personal objects, such as her Rolleiflex and Leica cameras, and one of her signature hats.

Published on the occasion of the Turin exhibition, the monograph explores the defining themes of Vivian Maier’s style, beginning with a series of self-portraits that reflect her intense gaze captured in mirrors and shop windows, with her elongated shadow often entering the frame.

The following sections are dedicated to her street photography in New York and Chicago, to portraits and to the gestures, attitudes, and postures of the people she photographed. Special attention is given to her interest in movement and the kinetic sequences she created, to her remarkable color photographs, and above all to the theme of childhood — a subject she held dear and explored throughout her life.