Magnum launches Photography Awards competition to celebrate its 70th birthday

Image © Martin Parr/Magnum Photos The Magnum Photos agency has announced $18,000 worth of prize money for its first photography competition open to anyone 18 years or older. Launched as part of 2017's celebrations to mark 70 years since the agency was established, the Magnum Photography Awards hopes to 'discover the best photographers from all over the world.' The agency has partnered with LensCulture and has set categories for Documentary, Street, Portrait, Fine Art and Photojournalism, as we...