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)
Benidorm/Common sense (Woman's hand..., 1997–1998

Martin Parr

Benidorm/Common sense (Woman's hand..., 1997–1998

Sale Date: April 9, 2011

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Common sense (Dog with bow & sunglasses), 1998

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Common sense (Dog with bow & sunglasses), 1998

Sale Date: April 9, 2011

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Sans titre, 1999

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Sans titre, 1999

Sale Date: December 13, 2010

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Sans titre

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Sans titre

Sale Date: December 13, 2010

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Réception, 2004

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Réception, 2004

Sale Date: December 6, 2010

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Réception, 2004

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Réception, 2004

Sale Date: December 6, 2010

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The last resort (2 works), 1982–1986

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The last resort (2 works), 1982–1986

Sale Date: December 13, 2010

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Series Knokke (14 works), 2002

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Series Knokke (14 works), 2002

Sale Date: November 15, 2010

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Sans titre, Mexico, 2002–2004

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Sans titre, Mexico, 2002–2004

Sale Date: November 25, 2010

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The last , 1983–1985

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The last , 1983–1985

Sale Date: November 3, 2010

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The last..., 1985

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The last..., 1985

Sale Date: November 3, 2010

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Pink pig cakes, from the series common sense, 2002

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Pink pig cakes, from the series common sense, 2002

Sale Date: June 19, 2008

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Common sense, Benidorm blue, 1997

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Common sense, Benidorm blue, 1997

Sale Date: May 26, 2010

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Common sense, Benidorm, 1998

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Common sense, Benidorm, 1998

Sale Date: May 26, 2010

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Knokke, 2001

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Knokke, 2001

Sale Date: April 27, 2010

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Not another Party! (+ another; 2 works), 2004

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Not another Party! (+ another; 2 works), 2004

Sale Date: March 15, 2010

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Not another Party! (+ another; 2 works), 2004

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Not another Party! (+ another; 2 works), 2004

Sale Date: March 15, 2010

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Ohne Titel (from British Food), 1995

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Ohne Titel (from British Food), 1995

Sale Date: December 9, 2009

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England, New Brighton (+ inkjet print..., 1983–1985

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England, New Brighton (+ inkjet print..., 1983–1985

Sale Date: November 26, 2009

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Mexico, Tijuana, 2002–2004

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Mexico, Tijuana, 2002–2004

Sale Date: November 11, 2009

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Athens, 1991

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Athens, 1991

Sale Date: October 27, 2009

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Not another party no. 20a, 2004

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Not another party no. 20a, 2004

Sale Date: October 27, 2009

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Not another Party!-Jeux de mains (2 works), 2004

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Not another Party!-Jeux de mains (2 works), 2004

Sale Date: July 1, 2009

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Not another Party!-Sacs à main (3 works), 2004

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Not another Party!-Sacs à main (3 works), 2004

Sale Date: July 1, 2009

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