Martin Parr

(British, born 1952)

Martin Parr is a contemporary British photographer. Best known as a chronicler of life in provincial England, his unconventional observation of human behaviors serves as a mirror to reflect society’s values. Exploring themes of consumerism, globalization, and social stratification, Parr’s humorous yet visually seductive take on life is exemplified in his photobook The Last Resort (1986). “Unless it hurts, unless there's some vulnerability there, I don't think you're going to get good photographs,” he has said. Born on May 23, 1952 in Epsom, United Kingdom, he studied photography at Manchester Polytechnic from 1970 until 1973. Parr switched from black-and-white to color photography in 1984, joining peers such as Paul Graham. He went on to produce a number of series including Life’s a Beach (1986), and became a member of the revered collective Magnum Photos in 1988. Along with his numerous photobooks, the artist has also pursued filmmaking and fashion editorial work. He currently lives and works in London, United Kingdom. Today, Parr’s works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin, among others.

Martin Parr Artworks

Martin Parr (401 results)
Art Fair (5 works), 2004–2008

Martin Parr

Art Fair (5 works), 2004–2008

Sale Date: May 12, 2012

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Taunton, England (from Common Sense..., 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Taunton, England (from Common Sense..., 1995–1999

Sale Date: May 16, 2012

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Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire from , 2002

Martin Parr

Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire from , 2002

Sale Date: May 5, 2012

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Ohne Titel (from British food series), 1995

Martin Parr

Ohne Titel (from British food series), 1995

Sale Date: December 9, 2011

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Brimham Rocks, 1976

Martin Parr

Brimham Rocks, 1976

Sale Date: November 24, 2011

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Gornergrat, Switzerland. Small world., 1990

Martin Parr

Gornergrat, Switzerland. Small world., 1990

Sale Date: November 14, 2011

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New bringhton (from The last resort), 1983–1986

Martin Parr

New bringhton (from The last resort), 1983–1986

Sale Date: November 16, 2011

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Small world Giza, 1993

Martin Parr

Small world Giza, 1993

Sale Date: November 23, 2011

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Weymouth, 1998

Martin Parr

Weymouth, 1998

Sale Date: November 23, 2011

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West Bay, 1997

Martin Parr

West Bay, 1997

Sale Date: November 23, 2011

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Untitled, New Brighton, England (from..., 1983–1985

Martin Parr

Untitled, New Brighton, England (from..., 1983–1985

Sale Date: November 16, 2011

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Miami art fair (3 works), 2004

Martin Parr

Miami art fair (3 works), 2004

Sale Date: October 22, 2011

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Martin and Susie (from Bored couples), 1993

Martin Parr

Martin and Susie (from Bored couples), 1993

Sale Date: October 4, 2011

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Common sense (9 works on one)

Martin Parr

Common sense (9 works on one)

Sale Date: September 6, 2011

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Common sense (4 works), 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Common sense (4 works), 1995–1999

Sale Date: May 26, 2011

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Sin título (from Cost & living series), 1987

Martin Parr

Sin título (from Cost & living series), 1987

Sale Date: May 26, 2011

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Common sense, 1998

Martin Parr

Common sense, 1998

Sale Date: May 26, 2011

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Sausages (from British food), 1995

Martin Parr

Sausages (from British food), 1995

Sale Date: May 26, 2011

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Untitled (from Bored couples), 1992

Martin Parr

Untitled (from Bored couples), 1992

Sale Date: May 26, 2011

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UAE, Dubai, Gulf Art Fair (from Luxury), 2008

Martin Parr

UAE, Dubai, Gulf Art Fair (from Luxury), 2008

Sale Date: May 18, 2011

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Untitled (from The last resort series), 1983–1985

Martin Parr

Untitled (from The last resort series), 1983–1985

Sale Date: May 18, 2011

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Gornergrat, Switzerland, small world, 1990

Martin Parr

Gornergrat, Switzerland, small world, 1990

Sale Date: April 30, 2011

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The Wolsonian (portfolio of 8), 2008

Martin Parr

The Wolsonian (portfolio of 8), 2008

Sale Date: April 20, 2011

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Not another party - Mains, 2004

Martin Parr

Not another party - Mains, 2004

Sale Date: April 12, 2011

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