Magnum Photos
In photos: “Real life is not black and white” – Polaroid x Magnum Open Call winners
See pictures from the competition organised by two titans of contemporary photography, which called upon artists to reject the digitalisation and over-perfectionism of our modern world, technology and image-making.
Written by: Huck
What it's like to stay with strangers around the world
As it may be... — After taking her camera across Russia, the US and Egypt, Bieke Depoorter has been asking constant questions of herself – navigating what it means to be a photographer with the most intimate access imaginable.
Written by: Bieke Depoorter
Remembering the life and work of Philip Jones Griffiths
1936 – 2008 — On the ten-year anniversary of his death, a new exhibition brings together two of the Welsh photojournalist’s most significant bodies of work: shots of Britain taking between 1950 - 1970, and his acclaimed coverage of the Vietnam War.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Portraits of US urban disparity, shot 50 years apart
Black and White — Despite being shot almost half a century apart, Matt Black and Elliott Erwitt’s monochromatic photos of the US operate in graphic tandem. Now, for a new Magnum exhibition, they are placed alongside each other.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Dear young photographer: 'Shoot a lot of pictures. Be a doer, not a chatter.'
Advice from Magnum’s David Hurn — Magnum photographer David Hurn has spent 60+ years swapping prints with some of the finest photographers to ever live. And each one came with its very own lesson.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Celebrating 70 years of Magnum Photos in New York
Pictures of legend — As Magnum Photos celebrates seven decades of business, a new exhibition looks back at the collective's history and the city that shaped it.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Alex Webb shares the secrets to his success
A master reveals his craft — Magnum photographer Alex Webb has travelled the globe, catching cinematic moments that feel timeless. At a rare talk in London, he sheds some light on the secrets of his success.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Martin Parr on the timeless power of photobooks
Seeing the bigger picture — To mark the launch of Magnum Photobook – a 'greatest hits' of visual storytellers – photographer Martin Parr underlines the form's importance in a world of instant images.
Written by: Noora Ismail
The world’s best photojournalists share their most compassionate images
Conditions of the heart — Magnum photographers reflect on the enormous role empathy and human connection play in their work, including Jim Goldberg, Diana Markosian and Newsha Tavakolian.
Written by: Alex King
Huck 57: The Documentary Photo Special IV
Out now — Huck's annual celebration of visual storytelling returns, shining a light on photographers exploring never-ending truths.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Photographer Peter Marlow celebrated by his Magnum colleagues
Looking back on a life in photos — Magnum photographer Peter Marlow died of cancer in February 2016 at the age of just 63. Now an exhibition, featuring his works selected by colleagues will allow us a glimpse into his archive.
Written by: Jack Richardson
The world’s best photographers share their decisive moments
Iconic images, captured in the blink of an eye — Magnum photographers reveal stories behind their images that respond to Henri Cartier-Bresson’s idea of the decisive moment, including Martin Parr, Tim Hetherington and Newsha Tavakolian.
Written by: Alex King