Magnum Foundation, an institution dedicated to supporting diverse visual storytelling through grantmaking, mentorship, and creative collaborations, has announced the recipients of ten new grants for photographers. Three of the projects—artistic collaborations supported by the Luce Foundation’s Henry R. Luce Initiative on Religion in International Affairs—will present new stories exploring the intersection of religion and migration.

HIDDEN HISTORIES by Robert Pluma
Countering colonial narratives and reclaiming the indigenous identity of what is now southern Texas through the use of augmented reality and recorded oral histories told by mission descendants (produced in collaboration with creative technologist Kei Gowda produced with support from the Henry Luce Foundation)

SACRED DIASPORA by Pedro Silveira
Drawing on fieldwork and archival research to explore the presence of African deities worshiped on Brazilian lands in a region called All Saints Bay (produced in collaboration with visual artist Aislane Nobre produced with support from the Henry Luce Foundation)

WOLVES, SWALLOWS, AND EWES: A TALE ABOUT REAL LIVES IN EL SALVADOR by Nadege Mazars
Exploring the intersections of violence, migration, and religion through the personal trajectory of individuals in El Salvador (produced in collaboration with tattoo artist Azul Luna produced with support from the Henry Luce Foundation)

Congratulations to all of Magnum’s 2019 grantees!

Magnum Foundation is pleased to announce ten new grants to photographers. Each of these projects represents innovative, socially engaged, and independent storytelling by diverse makers.

Since 2007, Magnum Foundation has supported more than 250 photographers in over 100 countries. Nominated by our extensive international network of partners, our community of imagemakers reflects a vibrant range of voices and perspectives. This year, we extended an invitation to this community of past grantees to apply for support for new and ongoing projects.

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