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.

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Martin Parr Artworks

Martin Parr (401 results)

Ice cream

Martin Parr

Sale Date: September 25, 2007

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Appleby horse fair (+ National ploughing..., 1978

Martin Parr

Appleby horse fair (+ National ploughing..., 1978

Sale Date: May 19, 2007

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Greenwood Steel Mill, Mytholmroyd, 1976

Martin Parr

Greenwood Steel Mill, Mytholmroyd, 1976

Sale Date: May 19, 2007

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Father Moore's well, Eire (+ Summit of..., 1977

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Father Moore's well, Eire (+ Summit of..., 1977

Sale Date: May 19, 2007

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The last resort (+14 others; portfolio..., 1983–1986

Martin Parr

The last resort (+14 others; portfolio..., 1983–1986

Sale Date: May 19, 2007

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Midsummer madness (+ Commonwealth society; 2 , 1989

Martin Parr

Midsummer madness (+ Commonwealth society; 2 , 1989

Sale Date: May 19, 2007

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West Bay (+ Ascot - Think of England; 2 works), 1997

Martin Parr

West Bay (+ Ascot - Think of England; 2 works), 1997

Sale Date: May 19, 2007

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Phone book (set of 12 works), 2002

Martin Parr

Phone book (set of 12 works), 2002

Sale Date: June 19, 2007

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Untitled, 1999

Martin Parr

Untitled, 1999

Sale Date: June 19, 2007

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Untitled, 1998

Martin Parr

Untitled, 1998

Sale Date: June 19, 2007

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Common sense, 1997

Martin Parr

Common sense, 1997

Sale Date: June 2, 2007

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England, 1997

Martin Parr

England, 1997

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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Bongo Burger Bar, Windsor Safari Park,..., 1991

Martin Parr

Bongo Burger Bar, Windsor Safari Park,..., 1991

Sale Date: May 30, 2007

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A bord d'un ferry entre Helsinky et..., 1991

Martin Parr

A bord d'un ferry entre Helsinky et..., 1991

Sale Date: May 30, 2007

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New Brighton, Merseyside, extrait de..., 1983–1986

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside, extrait de..., 1983–1986

Sale Date: May 30, 2007

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Phones, 2002

Martin Parr

Sale Date: May 30, 2007

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Sans titre, 2004

Martin Parr

Sans titre, 2004

Sale Date: May 16, 2007

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Sans titre, 2004

Martin Parr

Sans titre, 2004

Sale Date: May 16, 2007

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Sans titre, 2004

Martin Parr

Sans titre, 2004

Sale Date: May 16, 2007

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Sans titre, 2004

Martin Parr

Sans titre, 2004

Sale Date: May 16, 2007

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Junge mit grünem Eis, 1995

Martin Parr

Junge mit grünem Eis, 1995

Sale Date: May 5, 2007

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Boring, Oregon (3 works), 2000

Martin Parr

Boring, Oregon (3 works), 2000

Sale Date: March 13, 2007

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Common sense, Benidorm, 1997

Martin Parr

Common sense, Benidorm, 1997

Sale Date: March 13, 2007

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Weston - S - More, 1997

Martin Parr

Weston - S - More, 1997

Sale Date: March 13, 2007

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