Exhibition
Magnum Photos
Magnum Photos was founded in 1947 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa,
George Rodger and David Seymour, four photographers who were convinced
in the power of photography to document world events and to arouse awareness.
By creating Magnum Photos they gave themselves complete independence, an element essential to their commitment. The choice and length of reportage, editing control, ownership of negatives and originals, management of copyright and distribution: all the attributes linked to the status of author were established from the very start.
Attracted by this energy and sharing the same ethics, other photographers joined them, giving birth to one of the most original and prestigious creative co-operatives in the world.
From Henri Cartier-Bresson‘s “decisive moment” to Raymond Depardon’s “moments of weakness”, from Gilles Peress’ “documentary archaeology” to Lise Sarfati‘s “inner landscapes”, from Josef Koudelka’s “constructed poems” to Martin Parr’s “consumerist clichés” Magnum photographers have proved to be witnesses and artists at the same time. Their unique vision asserts itself through books and exhibitions in turn inspiring younger photographers.
Magnum Photos currently gathers 60 photographers, all members of the collective in equal part, completely in charge of their individual and collective destiny.
By creating Magnum Photos they gave themselves complete independence, an element essential to their commitment. The choice and length of reportage, editing control, ownership of negatives and originals, management of copyright and distribution: all the attributes linked to the status of author were established from the very start.
Attracted by this energy and sharing the same ethics, other photographers joined them, giving birth to one of the most original and prestigious creative co-operatives in the world.
From Henri Cartier-Bresson‘s “decisive moment” to Raymond Depardon’s “moments of weakness”, from Gilles Peress’ “documentary archaeology” to Lise Sarfati‘s “inner landscapes”, from Josef Koudelka’s “constructed poems” to Martin Parr’s “consumerist clichés” Magnum photographers have proved to be witnesses and artists at the same time. Their unique vision asserts itself through books and exhibitions in turn inspiring younger photographers.
Magnum Photos currently gathers 60 photographers, all members of the collective in equal part, completely in charge of their individual and collective destiny.