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David Seymour (CHIM) (1911-1956), was a founder of Magnum Photos (with
Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and George Rodger) in 1947 and one of the
leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and George Rodger) in 1947 and one of the
leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
Portfolio: In 1982, Cornell Capa, selected 12 CHIM photos for inclusion in a
portfolio. These archival quality portfolio prints are embossed with a distinctive
"CHIM" signature that was used only for this portfolio of 12 prints (See photos).
A small number of this classic edition of 100 portfolios are available for
sale. Purchasers of the entire portfolio will receive one of the few remaining cloth
boxes with an embossed sketch of CHIM by Carlo Levi.
portfolio. These archival quality portfolio prints are embossed with a distinctive
"CHIM" signature that was used only for this portfolio of 12 prints (See photos).
A small number of this classic edition of 100 portfolios are available for
sale. Purchasers of the entire portfolio will receive one of the few remaining cloth
boxes with an embossed sketch of CHIM by Carlo Levi.
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NEW - – CHIM archive comprising hundreds of work related and personal letters and documents
NEW - More exciting information about the "Mexican Suitcase":
- From the "New York Times" - published April 30, 2009
- From the " International Center of Photography" (ICP)
- Download the ICP press release (PDF)
- From Le Monde- Paris - published May 7, 2009
NEW - Testimonial by Enrique Meneses Jr. about CHIM's death in Sinai, 1956
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