Masha Ivashintsova

All the hat tip's in the world to kottke for the insight on Masha Ivashintsova, a Russian photographer that hid her images away her entire until her daughter discovered them in the attic after she passed. It's a story that sounds extremely similar to the tale of Vivian Maier, another incredible artist that never had the inclination to share.

I think that's exactly what makes these images so powerful - they weren't taken with any purpose beyond capturing the moment. There was no impetuous to sell them, show them in a gallery or even show them to other human beings, they exist completely as frozen moments.

There are exhibitions of the work being planned but, in the meantime, you can browse through the gallery and the Instagram account to get your fix.