Spring is springing in Chicago! It’s so lovely to see blue skies, colorful flowers, and Chicagoans out and about. May is my birthday month, so I decided to feature a piece of art from my favorite neighborhood, Wicker Park.
While she didn’t live in Wicker Park, this mural by Eduardo Kobra features the enigmatic Chicago photographer Vivian Maier. Maier was a prolific photographer of life in Chicago; however, her work wasn’t discovered until late in her life. A storage locker of Maier’s film negatives was discovered at an auction house and brought her work to life.
Today, Maier’s photographs of life in mid-century Chicago are exhibited around the world. Learn more about Vivian Maier’s life and work.
What is your favorite work of street art?
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting arts and culture, history, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
