Storage War-ish photography finds

[Locutus]

In 2007, the discovery of an unknown street photographer by the name of Vivian Maier (1926-2009) rocked the world of art photography. While infirm and near death, the former nanny/photographer was unable to make the payments on a storage locker, and the contents sold at auction.

Consequently, there were three key people who ended up with the lion’s share of the work — all of whom recognized the quality of the work right away. Most talked about are John Maloof and Jeffrey Goldstein, but the third and less recognized is Chicago collector Ron Slattery. It was Ron who first brought attention of Miss Maier to the public eye with this July 2008 post on his website, Big Happy Funhouse. The images here are all from the Ron Slattery Collection, who owns thousands of vintage prints and negatives.

The Chicago gallery Corbett vs. Dempsey recently ended an exhibition of vintage Vivian Maier prints from the Slattery Collection, most of which are shown for you today on Accidental Mysteries. Maier’s work is highly sought after by private collectors and major museums.

Accidental Mysteries, 08.05.12: Vivian Maier: Observatory: Design Observer

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Corbett vs. Dempsey

 

[shadowshiv]

While I will admit I like watching the various "Storage" shows on television, this is the side of it that gives me pause. Why did the person stop paying? Were they laid up in a hospital, were they deceased, missing? Some of the items would be of a personal nature, and since they wouldn't be worth any money, they would more than likely be tossed in the trash(photo albums, homemade items made by kids, etc.). Just something that makes me think, that's all.

 

[SLM]

While I will admit I like watching the various "Storage" shows on television, this is the side of it that gives me pause. Why did the person stop paying? Were they laid up in a hospital, were they deceased, missing? Some of the items would be of a personal nature, and since they wouldn't be worth any money, they would more than likely be tossed in the trash(photo albums, homemade items made by kids, etc.). Just something that makes me think, that's all.

I think you were a pirate in another life, you love the thrill of finding buried treasure.

It is kind of sad to think of personal items forgotten like that though. There maybe some kids or grandkids somewhere wondering 'whatever happened to...'

 

[shadowshiv]

I think you were a pirate in another life, you love the thrill of finding buried treasure.

It is kind of sad to think of personal items forgotten like that though. There maybe some kids or grandkids somewhere wondering 'whatever happened to...'

I do enjoy searching for treasure, whether it is at a thrift shop or on the beach.

And you're right. Heck, family members could even see something being pawed through that used to belong to their relative(such as a one-of-a-kind blanket that they knew was created by their grandmother). I imagine it would be quite disconcerting to see such an item tossed into the "trash" pile while they are searching for goodies to sell.

Again, I will admit that I enjoy watching the shows, it's just that there is a side to it that is a little sad.

 

[SLM]

I do enjoy searching for treasure, whether it is at a thrift shop or on the beach.

I know you do.

And you're right. Heck, family members could even see something being pawed through that used to belong to their relative(such as a one-of-a-kind blanket that they knew was created by their grandmother). I imagine it would be quite disconcerting to see such an item tossed into the "trash" pile while they are searching for goodies to sell.

Again, I will admit that I enjoy watching the shows, it's just that there is a side to it that is a little sad.

I don't tend to watch them, although I have seen them, as they don't really spend the time looking at or through the things that don't have financial value to them. That's what would appeal to me personally; it's what the items would say about the people who had them.

But I can the see appeal, the curiosity to know what was in there, how that would be appealing.

 

[shadowshiv]

I know you do.



I don't tend to watch them, although I have seen them, as they don't really spend the time looking at or through the things that don't have financial value to them. That's what would appeal to me personally; it's what the items would say about the people who had them.

But I can the see appeal, the curiosity to know what was in there, how that would be appealing.

Well, there are different types in that genre of show. There are the "American/Canadian Pickers" types, the "auction hunters" types, the ones like Antique Roadshow. There are a lot of shows out there, that focus on the exploration as much as the selling.

 

[SLM]

Well, there are different types in that genre of show. There are the "American/Canadian Pickers" types, the "auction hunters" types, the ones like Antique Roadshow. There are a lot of shows out there, that focus on the exploration as much as the selling.

That's true, I guess I was thinking about "Storage Wars" mostly.

 

[Locutus]

Gotta love Barry! ;-)

 

[SLM]

Manilow???? LOL. Ya gotta be more specific.

 

[shadowshiv]

Manilow???? LOL. Ya gotta be more specific.

Barry's the white-haired fellow that is a little "eccentric", and he stars in Storage Wars. A lot of times he will keep items even if they are worth money just because they are strange/unique. He's quite funny, actually, and has a lot of oddball friends.

 

[SLM]

Barry's the white-haired fellow that is a little "eccentric", and he stars in Storage Wars. A lot of times he will keep items even if they are worth money just because they are strange/unique. He's quite funny, actually, and has a lot of oddball friends.

Ok thanks.lol

Eccentric I like. I've never seen enough of this show to get to know anyone's name.

I'm still spending my time on NatGeo wild and ID Discovery. Speaking of, guess what show I just happened to PVR yesterday afternoon?

 

[shadowshiv]

Ok thanks.lol

Eccentric I like. I've never seen enough of this show to get to know anyone's name.

I'm still spending my time on NatGeo wild and ID Discovery. Speaking of, guess what show I just happened to PVR yesterday afternoon?

Almost Got Away?

 

[SLM]

Almost Got Away?

Yes, it was an amazing coincidence, lol.

 

[Locutus]

Barry's the white-haired fellow that is a little "eccentric", and he stars in Storage Wars. A lot of times he will keep items even if they are worth money just because they are strange/unique. He's quite funny, actually, and has a lot of oddball friends.

Yeah, he's a very rich dude and does it for the fun. Ever seen his collection of veehickiles?

 

[shadowshiv]

Yeah, he's a very rich dude and does it for the fun. Ever seen his collection of veehickiles?

Just the ones he drives onto the lot. I didn't know that he was rich, especially considering how many times he picks the "dud" lockers.:lol:

I think it would be awesome to have dinner with him, as he is quite entertaining and I am certain that he would have many interesting stories to tell.

 

[petros]

I've almost finished writing Storage Wars, the Musical.

 

[Locutus]

Barry Weiss - "The Collector". Weiss and his brother owned a produce company until he retired and is only looking for a few collectable items to keep. He sells or donates everything else. While Weiss is a lifelong antique collector, he had no involvement in buying storage units until his friend and Storage Wars executive producer/narrator Thom Beers suggested he join the show.[9] Barry is the best financed of the group and by his own admission is the only one not in it for financial profit. He is known for the unusual antics he brings to the auctions, such as bringing in psychics to help him figure out a locker's contents, odd disguises and outfits he'll sometimes wear, attaching a camera to a remote control airplane to look into a locker, and most recently bringing in a pair of (fake) German businessmen to distract the other buyers. He will not sell any fur articles in a unit he purchases, instead donating them to charity or giving them to another buyer, such as in an early episode when he gave a couple of fur coats to Dave Hester, who then sold them at his retail store.

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Buddy's house

PHOTOS Barry Weiss' house in Los Angeles

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His cars:

Barry Weiss Car Collection

I've almost finished writing Storage Wars, the Musical.

Hurry up and you can close the Olympics with it.

 

[petros]

Barry Weiss - "The Collector". Weiss and his brother owned a produce company until he retired

Produce? Is that what they are calling Mexican weed these days?

Hurry up and you can close the Olympics with it.

I was aiming for the US inaugeration in January.

 

[SLM]

Produce? Is that what they are calling Mexican weed these days?I was aiming for the US inaugeration in January.

And, if you play your cards right, you can parlay a little White House gig to the big time. Broadway.

 

[TenPenny]

Gotta love Barry! ;-)

I used to think he was amusing, now I find he's annoying - he seems to deliberately break anything that doesn't grab his immediate interest.

I must admit, I love the cars he has. I loved that bus/camper thing he showed up in.

But I mostly like staring at Brandi's parts.