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incredible career of David \"Chim\" Seymour<\/a> and his retrospective exhibition, \"We Went Back: Photographs from Europe 1933–1956 by Chim.\"","AlbumERID":"24KL53ZCAH3","Position":"20","ERID":"2S5RYD1MYR","Title":"The \"Chim\" Retrospective"}}'>

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presentation<\/a> of some images of Chavez, including work from Christopher Anderson\u0027s Capitolio.<\/a>","AlbumERID":"24KL53ZCAH3","Position":"1","ERID":"2K7O3R978D7B","Title":"Hugo Chavez (1954-2013)"}}'>

presentation<\/a> from our archive.","AlbumERID":"24KL53ZCAH3","Position":"2","ERID":"29YL530WJY2Q","Title":"Trees of Iran"}}'>

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Magnum Store<\/a>. These pieces of Magnum history give behind-the-shot insight into some of the most iconic images of the collective\u0027s past.","AlbumERID":"24KL53ZCAH3","Position":"4","ERID":"29YL5357R7R7","Title":"Contact Sheet Prints"}}'>

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Mar 4, 2013

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by Steve McCurry

Eloquence of the Eye

The soul has an interpreter – often an unconscious but still a faithful interpreter – in the eye.
- Charlotte Bronte

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Mar 1, 2013

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by Richard Kalvar

Back from darkest Davos

I haven’t posted here in three weeks. First I was away photographing at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, going on two and a half hours sleep a night for a week. And then I came back to Paris to edit, develop, photoshop and caption the pictures, and then try to make smaller edits for easier consumption. I’m just coming up for air.

Davos (the event, not the... More...

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The Daily Gallery

Feb 28, 2013

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Egyptian Independence Day

In recognition of Egypt’s declaration of independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1922, Magnum presents an array of stunning images of the country. More...

From the Archive

Feb 27, 2013

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by Philippe Halsman

Van Cliburn: 1934 - 2013

1958. The American pianist VAN CLIBURN.
Photographer Philippe Halsman recalls:
"Last year a magazine asked me to make a cover photograph of Van Cliburn. After an agonizing sitting with the famous pianist - he does not care to pose for photographers - I rearranged my speedlights, pulled out my Rollei and asked him whether he would jump for me. Van Cliburn refused. Politely I inquired what his... More...

Feb 27, 2013

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by David Alan Harvey

Exhibit Opening in Dubai

David Alan Harvey presents "Work" - a stunning collection of images from his recent award winning limited edition book (based on a true story), as well as iconic photographs from Divided Soul and his new limited edition series.

Opening Night: February 28th at Gulf Photo Plus in Alserkal Avenue.

Hope to see you there.

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Featured Essays

Feb 25, 2013

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by Bruno Barbey

BRUNO BARBEY. BRAZIL 1966-2008

In 1966 I went to BRAZIL for 2 weeks on assigment for VOGUE magazine. During that time I also photograph the MOREIRA SALLES family in Rio.

I became fascinated by Brazil and I spent 3 months travelling all over this huge country.

Later on I made many trips to Brazil for various internationals magazines and in the 70's I worked for the Brazilian publication "MANCHETE" in Rio.

In 2007 and 2008 I... More...