Magnum Places Its Iconic Photography On Sale

Thomas Hopker, girl listening to the radio in Washington Square Park. New York City, USA. 1983.

Own a piece of photography history thanks to Magnum Photos’ upcoming Square Print sale. MagnumThe famous photographic cooperative founded by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and others, collaborated with slot For sale features the works of some of the most famous photographers. Selected by the artists themselves, the auction features everything from a James Dean portrait to a classic example of Steve McCurry’s street photography.

youths is the unifying theme of the collection, with the images capturing everything from famous celebrities in their prime to the joy of childhood. “This selection reminds us of our beginnings, and encapsulates how youth is not just an age in our lives but a state of mind,” Magnum said in a statement about the sale.

In a nod to Aperture’s work as a photography hub, the auction features photographers whose work has been published in historical and contemporary publications. Proceeds from the sale will not only go toward supporting the artists, but will also help with Aperture’s non-profit publishing and public programs around the world.

Starting at $110, 6″ x 6″ prints will be available via Magnum store From October 20th through October 26th, 2025. The images are currently available for preview, so interested buyers can check out over 100 stunning images that will be on display for one week only.

Scroll down to see a selection of some of our favorite items from the sale and then head over to Magnum to make your selection.

youths It is a sale of a new square print from the famous photography cooperative Magnum.

Dennis Stock and James Dean are withdrawn and shy. New York City, USA. 1955. (Photo: Dennis Stock/Magnum Pictures)

Bob Gruen, Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols are on a plane with an unknown young girl, departing from London.
To Brussels. November 1977. (Photo: Bob Gruen/Aperture)

Robert Capa on the set of Bitter Rice. Italy. 1950 (Photo: Robert Capa/Magnum Pictures)

Eve Arnold, a black girl and a white girl apply makeup in the ladies’ room before the “Integration Dinner” during the civil rights strikes in America. Virginia, USA, 1958. (Photo: EVE ARNOLD / Magnum Photos)

Over 100 images will be curated in collaboration with Aperture, and will be sold for one week only.

Joel Meyerowitz, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. 1984. (Photo: Joel Meyerowitz/Aperture)

Lindukuhle Supika, Amakrawala Black Hill. Kombo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 2021.

Diana Markosian, star, from the Fantômes series, 2025 (Photo: DIANA MARKOSIAN / Aperture)

From iconic celebrity photos to stunning street photography, the options are endless.

Bruce Springsteen, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. 1999. (Photo: Danny Clinch/Al-Fatha)

Untitled, 1983-1989. (Photo: Baldwin Lee/Aperture)

Steve McCurry, mother and child at the car window. Bombay, India. 1993. (Photo: Steve McCurry/Magnum Pictures)

Thea’s double teeth. London, England. 2022. (Photo: Olivia Arthur/Magnum Images)

Saqr Khader, guards of the olive fields. Nablus, Palestine. 2021. (Photo: Saqr Khader/Magnum Images)

Sound Tower at Woodstock Festival. Bethel, New York. USA. 1969. (Photo: Elliot Landy/Magnum Pictures)

Glasgow, Scotland. 1980. (Photo: Raymond Depardon/Magnum Pictures)

Have you cut your hands yet? (Detail), 2025. (Photo by: Carmen Winant/Aperture)

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