To celebrate Paris Photo, Magnum is hosting a dynamic lineup of free events in one of the city’s liveliest districts. Join us on Saturday, November 9 as Magnum photographers convene at Magnum Gallery in the 11th arrondissement for a series of talks and book signings. Doors open at 11:50 a.m., and visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the day as the program unfolds.
Find the full schedule of talks and signings below:
12:00 p.m. Cristina de Middel: Publications and Practice
Magnum president Cristina de Middel leads off with a talk about her photographic practice and latest publications. A selection of her books will be available for signing after the talk.
1:30 p.m. Sakir Khader: An Introduction to Dying to Exist
Sakir Khader introduces his latest book, Dying to Exist, published by 550BC, making its debut at this year’s Paris Photo. The book is about the Jenin refugee camp and the Palestinian people fighting to survive there. Copies can be purchased for signing after the talk.
4:00 p.m. In Conversation: Bieke Depoorter and Gideon Jacobs
Bieke Depoorter discusses her newly released publication, Blinked Myself Awake, with Gideon Jacobs. The book, published by Hannibal Books, is a unique exploration of memory, trauma, and the cosmos. This talk will be followed by a book signing.
5:00 p.m. In Conversation: Olivia Arthur and Gregory Halpern
Together, Olivia Arthur and Gregory Halpern converse about their latest books — meditations on the human body and life in Buffalo, NY, respectively. Olivia Arthur’s Murmuring of the Skin, published by Void, and Gregory Halpern’s King, Queen, Knave, published by Mack, are releasing this year in conjunction with Paris Photo and will be available for signing after the talk.
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Book Signings
Photographers Steve McCurry, Gregory Halpern, Raymond Depardon, Sabiha Çimen, Susan Meiselas, Olivia Arthur, Emin Özmen, Lúa Ribeira, Bieke Depoorter, and others make available their books for purchase and signing.
Please note that all talks will be conducted in English.
More book signings will be taking place throughout the week at Polycopies.
