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.

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.

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.

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.