Trailer – The Vanishing of Vivian Maier

The 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.