Tour de France photos by great Magnum photographers on display in Friuli

From July 6 to Sept. 29, 2024, Palazzo Tadea in Spilimbergo will host a photography exhibition entitled Tour de France by Robert Capa and other Magnum photographers, organized by the Center for Research and Archiving of Photography in collaboration with Suazes and Magnum Photos. The event is organized with the support of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the Municipality of Spilimbergo, the Friuli Foundation and the sponsorship of the University of Udine.

The exhibition presents more than 80 images taken by masters of the famous Magnum photo agency, exploring the human dimension of cycling, one of the world’s most popular and beloved sports. The photographs on display recount the epics of the champions and the great international events, first and foremost the Tour de France (which this year for the first time in history will start from Italy) but also the extraordinary humanity of the cyclists and the public that supports them.

Thanks to the sensitivity and talent of the Magnum authors, the images go beyond sporting feats, focusing on the alchemy of cycling. As Gianni Mura used to repeat, “he who flees is not a coward,” a concept that finds full expression in this exhibition.

The exhibition is an opportunity for photography and cycling enthusiasts, as it aims to offer a deep and human look at the sport, with a tribute not only to the great champions but also to the passion and dedication of all those who live the sport, from athletes to fans, with the stories and emotions captured by the lenses of Magnum photographers.

The public can visit the exhibition Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with free admission.

Image: Robert Capa, A crowd gathered in front of Mr. Pierre Cloarec’s bicycle shop, who is racing in the Tour de France, Pleybon, France, 1939 © Robert Capa © International Center of Photography / Magnum Photos

Tour de France photos by great Magnum photographers on display in Friuli

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