MAGNUM
COLLECTOR
COOPERATIVE
The Collector Cooperative is a new space for dialogue and encounters created to bring together friends of Magnum Photos from around the world.
The mission of this Cooperative is to support the work of Magnum photographers and to create a space for discussion of contemporary issues in photography. Eventually it will bring together 500 members — friends of art and photography chosen for their engagement in the world.
Applications for the 150 founding members were available until October 10, 2024. Further to this date, members are able to join by invitation only.
As a member, you will receive:
Magnum Chronicles
A unique edition of our yearly print magazine, Magnum Chronicles. Curated in response to contemporary issues, the publication is both a report and a work of art, and will be turned into a collectible object.
Artist Book
A bespoke book edition created by one of our photographers, pushing the boundaries of the photographic image, produced as a personalized, limited-edition exclusive to the 500 members of the club.
Press Room
The right to vote on the theme of each yearly issue. Be part of the Press Room and vote on the topics that deserve attention and coverage.
Special Access
The opportunity to be part of the Magnum Photos legacy and latest developments by attending the yearly Collector Cooperative event and visiting the offices and archives.
Priority Benefits
A membership card with your associate number that offers special discounts in our online store, and early access to our events and exhibitions.
Questions?
Contact our team to learn more about the Collector Cooperative.
Magnum Collector Cooperative
- Regular price
- $1,350.00
- Sale price
- $1,350.00
- Regular price
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Collector Cooperative
The CLUB membership is valid exclusively on the Magnum Photos online shop.
You only need to have accepted to join the CLUB after having validated these Terms and Conditions, and pay by credit card the price of the membership.Â
As soon as you register and cash in, you will receive a confirmation email of your membership presenting The CLUB.
MAGNUM PHOTOS reserves the right to refuse membership without having to justify. In such a case you will receive an email informing you and you will be refunded the price of your membership within 30 days maximum.
Applications for membership in the CLUB are open to any legal entity or natural person of full age. In the case of a membership by a legal person, membership will only give access to privileges to one natural person designated at the time of membership.Â
Membership in the CLUB is effective at the end of the right of withdrawal, for a duration of one (1) calendar year.
Annual membership in the CLUB will be renewed by tacit renewal, per period of one calendar year, unless terminated by either party with a notice of three (3) The Commission has already taken a number of initiatives to improve the quality of the information provided by the Member States.
Common Questions
What do I get as part of the Collectors Cooperative?
The privileges of the MEMBER are :
1. A unique edition of MAGNUM PHOTOS' annual photojournalism magazine, Magnum Chronicle. Transformed into a collector's item and organized in response to contemporary issues, it will be both an information tool and a collector's item.
2. A bespoke photographic book created by a Magnum Photos Agency photographer, produced in a limited, personalized and exclusive edition for the 500 CLUB members.
3. The power to vote on the theme of each annual issue of Magnum Chronicle, according to a procedure to be defined each year.
4. Two events per calendar year (virtual or physical), including a visit to the MAGNUM PHOTOS archives, organized specifically for all CLUB MEMBERS. MAGNUM PHOTOS will set the dates and, if necessary, the locations.
5. Receipt of a membership card with a Collector's number offering special discounts in the Magnum Photos online store and access to openings of exhibitions organized by Magnum Photos in its gallery. In the case of a legal entity, only the natural person designated at the time of membership may benefit from these advantages.
The membership card is personal and non-transferable.
6. There are 500 Collector numbers in the CLUB, one number being allocated to each MEMBER. Each ADHERENT will be able to obtain their preferred number, if available, subject to additional payment. The ADHERENT will keep his number for the duration of his membership. Any interruption of membership will result in the loss of the number.
When does my membership start?
CLUB membership takes effect from the date of registration on the Site for a period of one (1) calendar year.
Does my membership expire?
Annual membership of the CLUB will be renewed by tacit agreement, for periods of one calendar year, and where applicable under new pricing conditions and new General Terms and Conditions previously notified to THE MEMBER, unless terminated by either party by giving three (3) months' notice prior to the date of expiry of the current membership.
Can I cancel my membership?
Once activated, You can cancel your subscription by giving three months' notice before the anniversary date. No refunds will be made for cancellations during the current calendar year.
Who will be able to join?
Magnum Photos will make a selection amongst the applications received in order to create a diverse and dedicated group of collectors.
Are Magnum photographers part of the group?
The Collector Cooperative is part of the agency that is run by Magnum Photographers. Those are part of the creative group that run the editorial choice of Magnum's Chronicle Magazine and of the object, they will participate to the events and will be actively involved in the cooperative.