December 1, 2006

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Dear colleagues and friends,

Magnum Photos is delighted to introduce the Magnum Blog, an online forum for discussing photography and photojournalism. The blog is a new medium for us to illuminate the stories behind the images, to explore the motivations behind the projects, to discuss the systematic issues that affect all photographers, and to explore the industrial and societal changes that inform our expectations of photography.

There are also stories to tell from within Magnum Photos Inc. The tasks, challenges and thoughts of the people working in the four offices in Paris, London, Tokyo and New York. Imagine, for example, the gargantuan task of digitizing the archive of an agency that this year is celebrating its 60th anniversary; or promoting relevant and evocative storytelling in a rapidly changing media market.

The Magnum Blog is intended to inspire debate. We invite the Blog’s readers to actively post comments to the stories, adding examples of their own experiences, their questions, and their criticism.

We welcome your feedback and ideas. If there is a topic you’d like to see explored, if you want to contribute to the blog, or if you have a question for a specific photographer, please email blog@magnumphotos.com

Sincerely,

Magnum Photos

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Looks like I am the first one to comment on this Blog - strange feeling that is. I have been waiting for this a long time and am quite happy that you guys want to share your expertise and insights. Happy blogging!

Comment posted by Tim Lilling - dokufoto on February 8, 2007

I am happy to see the new Magnum Blog online after so much work was put into it by many people!
I truly hope that it will proof itself as a wonderful resource for photographers, journalists, photo enthusiasts and everybody else who is interested in storytelling.
I am honored that I was part of the process in creating this blog and I am looking forward to many discussions that will arise around it, around the stories, photographs and opinions that are posted.

All the best,
Martin

Comment posted by Martin Fuchs on February 9, 2007

What about an interview with Koudelka that goes beyond what is available in the Torst book?

Comment posted by Davin Ellicson on February 9, 2007

This is excellent !!

Comment posted by Vladimer Nachkebia on February 13, 2007

This is wonderful news this new Magnum blog. And it's great that Martin Fuchs is here, too; his own Magnum blog was wonderful to follow.

Comment posted by Charley Gallay on February 13, 2007

I totally agree with Davin, an interview with Josef Koudelka would be tremendous (though I really loved the one he did with Hervé Guibert in the 1980's).

I would also like to hear more about Sergio Larrain, even if I know he is not taking pictures of people anymore.

Josef, raconte nous encore tes nuits à la belle étoile !

Merci

Comment posted by pierre-yves on February 13, 2007

I am very excited about this blog. Magnum has been the driving force and inspiration for most of my work. Thank You!!

Comment posted by Victoria Windmiller on February 13, 2007

Finally. I get to read what Magnum photographers are and not just through their images. You'll have inspired me and influenced me with your images. Thank you and look forward to reading you.

Best,
Ryan

Comment posted by Ryan Lobo on February 16, 2007

Larrain
I have just been in Chile and someone told me that the only way to talk with Sergio Larrain about photogrphy is to enrole on his yoga class in Oralle and start talking to him about photography during this, and he is compelled to join in. This is what 2 students from Brazil did and had a terrific encounter.
I edited the photos for his book on London and went through every image, I ,together with Agnes Sire had some dialogue with him and he is delightfully dismissive of photography.

Comment posted by martin parr on March 1, 2007

What a wonderfull thing to be able to comunicate throughout this blog, it just makes you feel closer to the stars. Thak you for all ispiration you give to all the image lovers spread around the world, it makes you keep striving for beauty and equilibrium. This is a mexican photographer who admires you as persons and admires your work. An interview with any of Magnum memebers would be great!.

Comment posted by Ana Blanco on May 4, 2007

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