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Stunning contemporary photography from Magnum photographers captures the political and social climate of the world on the brink of the millennium. Marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic agency, this album showcases remarkable global photography. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the world has witnessed the rise of American capitalism alongside the resurgence of ancient conflicts. This major work highlights individual human experiences across the globe, with photographers addressing historical moments in varying degrees. Some tackle dramatic events directly, while others present more personal subjects and aesthetic viewpoints. The book features a sequence of photo essays and texts curated by photographers from Henri Cartier-Bresson to Magnum's newest talent, with many images appearing for the first time. Introduced by historian and commentator Michael Ignatieff, this volume is both intellectually stimulating and visually captivating. It serves as a striking tour de force, celebrating Magnum's legacy through an intensive retrospective of recent world history.
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Magnum, Julia Hasting
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2004
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- Titolo
- Magnum
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Julia Hasting
- Editore
- Phaidon
- Pubblicato
- 2004
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 535
- ISBN10
- 0714843563
- ISBN13
- 9780714843568
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 4,6 su 5
- Descrizione
- Stunning contemporary photography from Magnum photographers captures the political and social climate of the world on the brink of the millennium. Marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic agency, this album showcases remarkable global photography. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the world has witnessed the rise of American capitalism alongside the resurgence of ancient conflicts. This major work highlights individual human experiences across the globe, with photographers addressing historical moments in varying degrees. Some tackle dramatic events directly, while others present more personal subjects and aesthetic viewpoints. The book features a sequence of photo essays and texts curated by photographers from Henri Cartier-Bresson to Magnum's newest talent, with many images appearing for the first time. Introduced by historian and commentator Michael Ignatieff, this volume is both intellectually stimulating and visually captivating. It serves as a striking tour de force, celebrating Magnum's legacy through an intensive retrospective of recent world history.