Collection: STUART FRANKLIN

Stuart Franklin is a British documentary photographer whose work has shaped the visual record of the last four decades. A member and former president of Magnum Photos, he is best known for making one of the defining images of the twentieth century, the photograph of the so-called “Tank Man” during the 1989 protests in Tiananmen Square.

Working from a hotel balcony as tanks rolled through Beijing, Franklin captured a lone figure standing in their path. The image quickly travelled the world and became a symbol of quiet resistance and individual courage.

Beyond that single frame, Franklin’s career spans conflict, politics, social change and the environment. He has photographed extensively across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States, combining rigorous journalism with a reflective, often understated style. Alongside his reportage, he has completed numerous long-term projects and contributed to countless publications including National Geographic.

At the heart of his work is a belief in photography as witness. His pictures are thoughtful, precise and grounded in a deep engagement with the world around him.