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Framing Community

Magnum Photos, 1947 - Present
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Framing Community celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Magnum photo agency, founded in 1947 with a humanist spirit. This volume showcases over 100 iconic images from Magnum's archive, capturing moments of global unrest, societal collapse, political polarisation, and intimate glimpses into daily life. The collection explores the complex idea of communityβ€”marked by conflict yet united by a shared human experienceβ€”illuminating Magnum's ongoing mission to create powerful photography that enlightens and fosters a better world.
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This book is ideal for photography enthusiasts, students of visual arts and culture, and readers interested in social history documented through compelling images.

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Founded in 1947 on the basis of the spirit of humanism, the Magnum photo agency has mostly focused its gaze on a world in times of unrest, collapsing social structures, and polarising politics. This volume is being published to mark the 70th birthday of the agency.

With a selection of iconic pictures from the archive of the agency, it illuminates another of the basic pillars upon which Magnum rests: community. The community is marked by conflicts and ruptures, and yet we cling to the sometimes nostalgic-seeming idea of the harmonious coexistence of man. All this is shown in the world-famous photos from the Magnum archiveβ€”from pictures of dramatic events of world history to quiet, private insights into our daily lives.

Over 100 photos from the past 70 years have been selected for this volume. They are pictures which belong to our collective memory and which testify to the power of photography. They all illustrate the basic aim of Magnum: to create influential works which enlighten and help to create a better world.

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ARLIS/NA praises the catalogue for its thoughtful arrangement of artists and themes, encouraging readers to appreciate the works beyond a simple chronological view. It is recommended as a valuable addition for libraries focusing on photography.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777428888

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2017

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 530g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Maria Antonella Pelizzari is professor of the history of photography at Hunter College, CUNY, and the author, most recently, of Photography and Italy.

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