STORIES
Investigations and reflections drawn from the collection.
New acquisition·November 15, 2024
The discovery of an unknown print from Saigon, 1972
How a forgotten proof in the archives of a Parisian newspaper joined the collection. The story of an image that should never have seen the light of day.
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Technique·October 28, 2024
Why gelatin silver prints stand the test of time
Technique, alchemy and dark magic. What makes silver prints so durable and why they remain the medium of choice for collectors.
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Research·September 12, 2024
Investigation into a photograph from May '68 — attribution and provenance
Six months of research to identify the author of an image from May 1968. The journey of a photographic investigation.
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Market·August 3, 2024
The documentary photography market in 2024
Trends, prices, and the pieces on the rise. An overview of the market for 20th-century documentary photography.
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Behind the scenes·June 20, 2024
How I select pieces for the collection
The criteria behind every acquisition. Authenticity, condition, story — and that unspeakable little something.
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