Magnum photos

Joanna Cresswell traces the heart wrenching story behind Bruce Davidson’s seminal early Magnum work

Henri Cartier-Bresson’s idea of ‘the decisive moment’ has been reinterpreted by a series of Magnum photographers – in images ranging from attempted murders to Ibiza foam parties

The UK photographer and Magnum Vice President curates a new show offering an overseas view of his country

Artist:: Elliott Erwitt, 1928- Silver gelatin print 1950 15"x21.5" Portfolio: Master Prints Volume II; 24 of 25 Location: Compton Goethals Hall Gift of David and Lenore Levy (both Class of 1951 and 1956 MS)

Every person in Appalachia has a relationship with God, intentionally or otherwise. You could say the same thing about these pictures taken by Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden.

Chile. 1987. © David Alan Harvey / Magnum Photos

by Leonard Freed

Stephen McLaren’s new Thames & Hudson book, Magnum Streetwise, collates work by photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Martin Parr and Elliot Erwitt.

From iconic images of major world events, to intimate moments of pleasure and delight — here is an outstanding selection of remarkable images from Magnum Photos — each with a personal story.