The Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation is named after the famous photographer who was one of MAGNUM Photos’ founders. To preserve and share the legacy and his work, his wife and daughter established this foundation.

The HCB Foundation exhibits highlights from Cartier Bresson’s oeuvre, and work by other photographers as well as painters and sculptors. Scholars are allowed to access the archives for purposes of research. Every two years the foundation also grants financial support to photography projects selected by an international jury. (the HCB Award) And, finally, they stimulate exchange and debate through an ongoing conference and lecture program.