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Magnum Exhibition In Istanbul 77 Years Of Legacy And Contemporary Stories Together

Magnum Exhibition in Istanbul: 77 Years of Legacy and Contemporary Stories Together

The exhibition “Magnum in Istanbul”, organized to mark the 77th anniversary of Magnum Photos, continues to bring art enthusiasts together through the enduring collaboration with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB). Held at Bulgur Palas, one of the most iconic structures of the Historic Peninsula, restored and revitalized by İBB, the exhibition sheds light on both the history of photographic art and Magnum Photos’ contribution to the visual memory of the contemporary world.

İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (14)
Photos: Memory of Art – Mine Güçel, Damla Özdil, İrem Ararat

Restored under the coordination of İBB Heritage and KİPTAŞ, Bulgur Palas now serves Istanbulites as a cultural and arts center. The building features a 135-person modern library, exhibition hall, student club spaces, a restaurant, event venues, and a viewing terrace that offers a stunning panorama of Istanbul. Redesigned while preserving its historical character, Bulgur Palas welcomes art enthusiasts, history buffs, and students as the city’s new cultural hub. The exhibition, as part of this initiative, is centered on the theme of “Looking at Istanbul and Seeing Istanbul.”

İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (15)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (9)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (8)

One of the pioneering agencies in photography, Magnum Photos, was founded in 1947 by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David Seymour. Documenting wars, human rights, social events, and significant transformations of the era, Magnum has played a critical role in both the development of photographic art and the formation of the world’s visual memory with its emphasis on the artistic independence of photographers. Today, headquartered in Paris, London, and New York, Magnum Photos continues to offer a cultural legacy in narrating wars, crises, cultures, and human stories through photography.

İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (7)
Photos: Memory of Art – Mine Güçel, Damla Özdil, İrem Ararat

The “Magnum in Istanbul” exhibition provides an overview of Magnum’s 77-year history and impact through more than 200 photographs by 70 artists. The exhibition features an array of iconic works, from Robert Capa’s unforgettable war images to Henri Cartier-Bresson’s timeless compositions, Elliott Erwitt’s ironic and humorous pieces, and Alex Webb’s masterful play with color and light. Additionally, the exhibition includes Ara Güler’s photographs of Istanbul and Emin Özmen’s striking images documenting contemporary times.

İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (13)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (12)

The exhibition offers the chance to witness lives from various corners of the world through the works of legendary photographers such as Olivia Arthur, Bieke Depoorter, Cristina Garcia Rodero, Stuart Franklin, Paul Fusco, Raymond Depardon, Leonard Freed, Marc Riboud, and Alex Webb. Among the highlights are Burt Glinn’s photographs tracing the American Dream, Susan Meiselas’ documentation of social transformations in Central America, and Marilyn Silverstone’s works capturing cultural shifts in Asia.

İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (2)
Photos: Memory of Art – Mine Güçel, Damla Özdil, İrem Ararat

A special section of the exhibition is dedicated to the works of Emin Özmen, a Turkish photographer who joined the Magnum Photos family in 2017. A recipient of the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents and a two-time winner of the World Press Photo Award, Özmen portrays social tensions, human stories, and wars with a striking visual language. His photographs, addressing themes such as forced migration, border crises, and humanity’s efforts at solidarity, offer viewers both an aesthetic and emotional experience. In this sense, “Magnum in Istanbul” is not merely an exhibition but also a contribution to our collective visual memory.

İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (11)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (10)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (6)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (5)
Photos: Memory of Art – Mine Güçel, Damla Özdil, İrem Ararat
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (3)
İbb Desteğiyle Magnum İstanbul'da 200 Fotoğraf Ve 70 Sanatçıyla Görsel Bir Şölen (4)

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