Photos Tells Stories, too

Magnum, arguably the world's most prestigious photographic agency, was founded in Paris in 1947 by four photographers to reflect the mix of reporter and artist. One of those founders was the late Henri Cartier-Bresson , considered the father of modern photography. This week we will be visiting an exhibit of his work at the Emirates Palace. Comparing the camera to a sketch book, he took his Leica into the streets and into the countryside to capture mood and events. You will see 160 of his photos, taken around Europe between 1929 and 1991. Read The National's review of the show.