FAQ About Henri Cartier-Bresson
What role did Henri Cartier-Bresson play in founding Magnum Photos?
In 1947, Henri Cartier-Bresson co-founded Magnum Photos alongside Robert Capa, David Seymour, George Rodger, and William Vandivert. Magnum Photos was established as a cooperative agency where photographers maintained full control over their work. This allowed Cartier-Bresson and his colleagues the freedom to choose their assignments and manage the use of their photographs, marking a significant development in the field of photojournalism.
