Text by Éric Hazan
This homage to Paris by the great Magnum photographers reveals a multifaceted portrait of the city’s effervescent character in 270 photographs.
By documenting the everyday workings of the city, Magnum’s photographers capture the essence of Parisian life. Their photographs show the city as it lives and breathes—from fashion shows to underground jazz clubs, from the bustling metro to outdoor cafés, and from the Art Deco Fouquet’s hotel to the working class Goutte d’Or neighborhood. Even celebrities appear as ordinary citizens encountered in their own milieu—from former President...
