Did you hear the one about the Chicago real estate agent who purchased a box of negatives from an estate sale, only to discover more than 30,000 stunning photographs from a mysterious photographer? That happened in 2007, and the lucky gentleman John Maloof has been actively scanning, archiving and promoting his treasure since. The photographer’s name was Vivian Maier, a nanny by day and photographer ahead of her time by night.

Since his discovery, John Maloof has received offers from publishers, galleries and documentary film makers all interested in spreading the word of Vivian Maier’s photography. The first American gallery appearance of Maier’s work will be this Friday, in the beautiful city of Chicago at the Chicago Cultural Center. Eighty of Vivian Maier’s finest prints will be on display. Any fans of art, photography, or art history should clear their schedule for Friday night!

Watch the news report below to learn more details to this amazing story. And click here for the exhibition details at the Chicago Cultural Center’s website.