MAGNUM MASTERCLASS
Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd November 2014

In conjunction with the Brighton Photo Biennial 2014, Magnum Photos are pleased to announce a 2 day masterclass led by acclaimed contemporary photographers Christopher Anderson and Moises Saman.

Magnum Photos is an agency synonymous with integrity, curiosity and ‘concerned’ photography. For over sixty years, Magnum’s international photographers have chronicled the world; interpreting its environment, people and events and helping to shape documentary photography as a modern form of artistic expression.
As a modern agency, the current preoccupation is focused on the role of authorship in an image-saturated world. In conjunction with Magnum’s historic archive a new means of culturally relevant production is being explored by both agency and its photographers, leading to a greater dialogue with the wider art market, diverse platforms and emerging geographies.

In the tradition of Magnum’s commitment to emerging photographers, this Masterclass will give limited participants an opportunity to refine their photographic practice and sense of authorship under the guidance of Magnum’s contemporary photographers.

During this two day Masterclass, the program will incorporate the following elements:

• inspirational presentations from both Magnum photographers
• portfolio critiques
• overnight shooting assignment
• panel discussion and informal question time

Critiques will be conducted in groups, encouraging confidence building skills and the ability to communicate projects, as well as engaging in peer-to-peer feedback. Both groups will work alongside Anderson & Saman to develop a realistic overnight brief; work from which will be presented and reviewed the following day. A gift will be presented to exceptional work from the assignment. There will be ample time for questions, book signings and to discuss specific aspects of photography and the industry.

Participation will be based on a competitive process. Applicants will be chosen on the strength of submitted portfolios and the perceived benefit to the photographer’s career.

The event is hosted in conjunction with Brighton Photo Bienniale and held at the University of Brighton, 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9QA

1st – 2nd November 2014, 10am until 6pm
Tuition fees: £450 (includes lunch)

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Applications open until 19th October. Participants will be notified by 21st October.

For more details or if you have any questions or problems, please contact:
Fiona Rogers, Cultural & Education Manager
fiona.rogers@magnumphotos.com
or telephone 00 44 (0) 207 490 970