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Magnum Photos Launches Year-Long Storytelling Program for Emerging Photographers

institutional · 2026-03-24

Magnum Photos has introduced the Magnum Learn Lab for Storytellers, a comprehensive year-long educational initiative designed to assist photographers in transitioning from practice to professional careers. The program addresses challenges in an oversaturated industry by offering structured mentorship, immersive residencies, and professional development sessions. Key mentors include Magnum photographers Newsha Tavakolian, Antoine d’Agata, and Rafał Milach, alongside industry professionals Ania Nalecka-Milach and Tania Bohórquez Salinas. The first edition is scheduled to begin in January 2027, coinciding with Magnum's 80th anniversary, and will culminate with presentations at Paris Photo in November 2027. The curriculum combines online expert-led sessions with in-person residencies, focusing on project development, industry navigation, and storytelling refinement.

Key facts

  • Magnum Learn Lab for Storytellers is a year-long course for emerging photographers
  • Program includes three immersive residencies, 136 hours of online sessions, and one-on-one mentorship
  • First edition launches in January 2027, aligning with Magnum's 80th anniversary
  • Mentors feature Magnum photographers Newsha Tavakolian, Antoine d’Agata, and Rafał Milach
  • Course aims to help photographers develop professional practices and complete projects for presentation at Paris Photo

Entities

Artists

  • Newsha Tavakolian
  • Antoine d’Agata
  • Rafał Milach
  • Ania Nalecka-Milach
  • Tania Bohórquez Salinas

Institutions

  • Magnum Photos
  • Magnum Learn

Locations

  • Paris

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