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

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Untitled, from 'Common Sense', 1997

Martin Parr

Untitled, from 'Common Sense', 1997

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Ireland, Priest (from Common Sense), 1997

Martin Parr

Ireland, Priest (from Common Sense), 1997

Sale Date: November 16, 2022

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The Last Resort. Brighton, 1983-1985., 1983–1985

Martin Parr

The Last Resort. Brighton, 1983-1985., 1983–1985

Sale Date: November 10, 2022

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Small World, Pisa, 1990, 1990

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Small World, Pisa, 1990, 1990

Sale Date: October 26, 2022

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The Last Resort, Brighton (1983-85), 1983–1985

Martin Parr

The Last Resort, Brighton (1983-85), 1983–1985

Sale Date: October 22, 2022

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Manorhamilton Sheep Fair, Ireland, 1984, 1984

Martin Parr

Manorhamilton Sheep Fair, Ireland, 1984, 1984

Sale Date: August 23, 2022

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GB, Southwold, 1993

Martin Parr

GB, Southwold, 1993

Sale Date: July 6, 2022

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Senza titolo, 2001

Martin Parr

Senza titolo, 2001

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Florida 1997 Common Sense, 1997

Martin Parr

Florida 1997 Common Sense, 1997

Sale Date: June 9, 2022

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Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japon, série Small..., 1996

Martin Parr

Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japon, série Small..., 1996

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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Glastonbury Tor; Stonehenge (2 works), 1976

Martin Parr

Glastonbury Tor; Stonehenge (2 works), 1976

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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Strandbad Gänsehäufel, 2015

Martin Parr

Strandbad Gänsehäufel, 2015

Sale Date: June 15, 2022

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Composition

Martin Parr

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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Composition

Martin Parr

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from the..., 1983–1985

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside (from the..., 1983–1985

Sale Date: June 1, 2022

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from the..., 1983–1985

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New Brighton, Merseyside (from the..., 1983–1985

Sale Date: June 1, 2022

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A horse racing event, from the series

Martin Parr

A horse racing event, from the series "Luxury", 2008

Sale Date: May 21, 2022

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New Brighton, Merseyside, from the..., 1983–1986

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside, from the..., 1983–1986

Sale Date: May 21, 2022

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Not Another Party! Wolfsonian Party,..., 2004

Martin Parr

Not Another Party! Wolfsonian Party,..., 2004

Sale Date: April 21, 2022

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Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, West..., 1979

Martin Parr

Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, West..., 1979

Sale Date: April 14, 2022

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Common Sense, 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Common Sense, 1995–1999

Sale Date: March 16, 2022

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GB, Southwold, 1993

Martin Parr

GB, Southwold, 1993

Sale Date: March 8, 2022

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The Last Resort, 1983

Martin Parr

The Last Resort, 1983

Sale Date: February 10, 2022

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Huddersfield Rugby League Ground, 1980

Martin Parr

Huddersfield Rugby League Ground, 1980

Sale Date: February 10, 2022

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