It has been announced that this year the Sony World Photography Awards will honour Magnum photographer Bruce Davidson with the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award.

A member of the Magnum photography agency since 1956, Davidson is also a founding member of the World Photographic Organisation. He has a rich photographic past since his birth in Illinois, including mentoring by Henri Cartier-Bresson and publication in all the major publications and exhibition space.

Now aged 77, Davidson is still active in the photography world. He will receive his award in a ceremony at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on 27 April. His work will also be on display at the Somerset House from 26 April until 22 May as part of the World Photography Festival.
Davidsons' Magnum Profile