Magnum Photos has visually documented most of the world’s major events and personalities since the 1930s covering society, politics, events and conflict
The following text on Magnum’s history is by Fred Ritchin, taken from the book Magnum Photos, published by Nathan in the Collection Photo Poche, 1997. Two years after the apocalypse that was called the Second World War ended, Magnum Photos was founded. The world’s most prestigious photographic agency was formed by four photographers – Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger and ...
Magnum Photos is a co-operative owned and run by its member photographers, who undergo a rigorous process of self-selection in order to become full members. The photographers meet once a year, during the last weekend in June, in New York, Paris or London, to discuss Magnum’s affairs.
On , beloved photographer and Magnum Photos Member Martin Parr sadly passed away in his home in Bristol. An essential member of the Magnum community, a leading figure in the world of photography, and an admired artist at large, Parr will be missed by many. Here, we pay tribute to Parr’s legacy and indelible spirit.
Magnum Photos is a photographic co-operative of great diversity and distinction owned by its photographer-members. With powerful individual vision, Magnum photographers chronicle the world and interpret its peoples, events, issues and personalities. Through its three editorial offices in New York, London, and Paris, and a network of sub-agents, Magnum Photos provides photographs to the press ...
Since its founding in 1947 by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger and David ‘Chim’ Seymour, Magnum Photos – the legendary co-operative – has powerfully chronicled the peoples, cultures, events and issues of the time. Now, following its 75th anniversary, Magnum Photos and Thames & Hudson join forces to