In Our Time: The World as Seen by Magnum Photographers

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A demonstration by ultra-orthodox Jews against autopsies, Jerusalem.Ultra Orthodox Jews - a category that in fact includes many different communities - are non Zionist or anti Zionist. Though they identify with the biblical land of Israel, many believe there should not be a Jewish state until the Messiah arrives.They do, however, participate in Israeli politics to pursue their own goals.Because Israel's multiparty system usually means that their support is required to form a coalition government, they wield more political power than their numbers in the population would suggest (under 5 percent, a quarter of those who identify themselves as observant).Subjects that touch off protests among the Ultra Orthodox include driving near religious neighborhoods on the Sabbath, autopsies, archaeological digs that may disturb ancient Jewish graves, and recognition of the Reform and Conservative mevements in Judaism.
JAPAN. Tokyo. Courtyard of the Meiji temple. 1951.
USA. New York City. Coney Island. 1959. Brooklyn Gang.
GB. ENGLAND. Manchester. Moss Side Estate. 1986.
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April 1 - September 6, 2010, Cooperstown, USA

In Our Time: The World as Seen by Magnum Photographers

Celebrating the first 50 years of Magnum Photos, the world's most renowned photographer-owned photographic agency, In Our Time: The World as Seen by Magnum Photographers represents 60 photographers. From images by George Rodger, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, and David Seymour to contemporary photographers, including Sebastio Salgado, Chris Steele-Perkins, and James Nachtwey, these 150 images have helped to create a vivid record of momentous events throughout the world.

Magnum Photos, Inc. was founded in 1947 by George Rodger, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, David Seymour (Chim), Werner Bischof, William Vandivert, Rita Vandivert, and Maria Eisner as a way for photographers to regain control over where, when, how and by whom their images were used.

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April 1 - September 6, 2010

Fenimore Art Museum
5798 State Highway 80
Cooperstown, NY
USA

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