Carolyn Drake/Magnum Photos
Set in the context of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Magnum photo agency, the book Close Enough focuses on women photographers whose distinct visions are currently shaping photographic perspectives within Magnum.
Together, they move and challenge photographic boundaries, deepening Magnum’s quest to take account of human experience and survival.
In uniquely personal ways, the contributing photographers negotiate gaining access, holding their bearings, and moving deeper in relation to human subjects and experiences – the challenge to photographers to get “close enough” called forth by the co-founder of Magnum, Robert Capa.
With determination, urgency and resourcefulness, each photographer takes account of their practice, inviting us to get close enough.
Close Enough: New Perspectives from 13 Women Photographers of Magnum is published by Kehrer. An exhibition of the works, curated by Charlotte Cotton, is at Versicherungskammer Kulturstiftung, Munich, Germany, until 21 July 2024.
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Lúa Ribeira/Magnum Photos
Susan Meiselas/Magnum Photos
Sabiha Çimen/Magnum Photos
Alessandra Sanguinetti/Magnum Photos
Bieke Depoorter/ Magnum Photos