Magnum Photos has introduced its latest Square Print Sale, titled Fact/Fiction, featuring signed prints from both well-known and up-and-coming photographers. The event runs from October 26 to November 1, providing collectors with a brief chance to obtain works that explore the distinction between reality and staged imagery.
The lineup includes contributions from celebrated photographers such as Martin Parr, whose Common Sense series is currently part of the Bristol Photo Festival—its first showing in nearly three decades. Additional participants are Chris Killip, Bruce Davidson, Susan Meiselas, and Ian Berry, alongside emerging talents like Sakir Kahder and Salih Basheer. A total of 70 prints will be available in two formats: the classic 6×6-inch size and a newly added 9×9-inch option. Each piece is signed or stamped by the photographer or their estate.
This is the first sale to offer the larger print size, allowing collectors to purchase a more substantial work for their collections. Magnum describes the event as a collaborative effort that has grown from an experimental project into a recurring occasion, now entering its second decade. Alongside the sale, the organization will present an exhibition at the Leica Gallery in New York, where attendees can view the prints and engage with fellow industry professionals.
Pricing for the 6×6-inch prints starts at $110. The sale launches at 9 AM ET (6 AM PT) on October 26 and will be accessible through Magnum’s official platforms.
Magnum’s Square Print Sales have long provided a platform for both established and emerging photographers to present their work in limited quantities. The introduction of the larger print size responds to a rising interest in collectible photography that balances affordability with artistic scale. Previous editions have centered on themes like urban life or human connection, but this year’s focus on fact versus fiction reflects broader debates about truth and manipulation in photography, especially as digital editing and AI-generated images reshape traditional documentary practices.
The Fact/Fiction theme may appeal to collectors increasingly skeptical of photographic authenticity in an age where image alteration and AI tools challenge long-held standards of documentary work. By including both legendary figures and new voices, Magnum reinforces its position as a connector between photography’s history and its future.
