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)
Knokke (set of 15), 2002

Martin Parr

Knokke (set of 15), 2002

Sale Date: October 20, 2008

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England. New Brighton (set of 6), 1985

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England. New Brighton (set of 6), 1985

Sale Date: October 9, 2008

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The cost of living, 1987–1989

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The cost of living, 1987–1989

Sale Date: September 6, 2008

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Pre-fabs, 1995

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Pre-fabs, 1995

Sale Date: September 6, 2008

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Sign of the times, 1992

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Sign of the times, 1992

Sale Date: September 6, 2008

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Bored couples, 1993

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Bored couples, 1993

Sale Date: September 6, 2008

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Not another Party ! (2 works), 2004

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Not another Party ! (2 works), 2004

Sale Date: July 7, 2008

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Not another Party ! (2 works), 2004

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Not another Party ! (2 works), 2004

Sale Date: July 7, 2008

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Ferry between Helsinki and Stockholm (from..., 1991

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Ferry between Helsinki and Stockholm (from..., 1991

Sale Date: June 29, 2008

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Ohne Titel (6 works from Not another party!), 2004

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Ohne Titel (6 works from Not another party!), 2004

Sale Date: May 31, 2008

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Ohne Titel - Wolfsonian FIU, 2004

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Ohne Titel - Wolfsonian FIU, 2004

Sale Date: April 26, 2008

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Ohne Titel - Wolfsonian FIU, 2004

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Ohne Titel - Wolfsonian FIU, 2004

Sale Date: April 26, 2008

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Ocean dome, 1996

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Ocean dome, 1996

Sale Date: March 15, 2008

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Untitled (+ another; 2 works), 2004

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Untitled (+ another; 2 works), 2004

Sale Date: March 15, 2008

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Glastonbury Tor (+ Stonehenge, 1973; 2 works), 1976

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Glastonbury Tor (+ Stonehenge, 1973; 2 works), 1976

Sale Date: February 20, 2008

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Untitled

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Untitled

Sale Date: January 10, 2008

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New York, 1999

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New York, 1999

Sale Date: November 29, 2007

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The Acropolis, 1992

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The Acropolis, 1992

Sale Date: November 20, 2007

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The Last , 1983–1986

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The Last , 1983–1986

Sale Date: November 21, 2007

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The Last..., 1984

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The Last..., 1984

Sale Date: November 21, 2007

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The Last..., 1982

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from The Last..., 1982

Sale Date: November 21, 2007

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The phone book (album w/12 works), 1998–2002

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The phone book (album w/12 works), 1998–2002

Sale Date: November 10, 2007

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Spülzug (from British Food), 1995

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Spülzug (from British Food), 1995

Sale Date: November 10, 2007

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Bored couples, 1990–1993

Martin Parr

Bored couples, 1990–1993

Sale Date: November 10, 2007

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