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)

Love Cube (a group of 27 prints), 1991

Martin Parr

Love Cube (a group of 27 prints), 1991

Sale Date: February 1, 2022

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Knokke series, 2002

Martin Parr

Knokke series, 2002

Sale Date: December 21, 2021

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Lee Dam Swim, Todmorden, 1975, 1975

Martin Parr

Lee Dam Swim, Todmorden, 1975, 1975

Sale Date: December 8, 2021

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Florida, 1997

Martin Parr

Florida, 1997

Sale Date: December 8, 2021

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Elland, England', December 1978, 1978

Martin Parr

Elland, England', December 1978, 1978

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Café Landtmann, 2015

Martin Parr

Café Landtmann, 2015

Sale Date: November 19, 2021

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Weymouth, from Think of England, 1998

Martin Parr

Weymouth, from Think of England, 1998

Sale Date: October 21, 2021

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The Last Resort, New Brighton, England, 1984

Martin Parr

The Last Resort, New Brighton, England, 1984

Sale Date: October 21, 2021

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De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, 1978

Martin Parr

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, 1978

Sale Date: October 4, 2021

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Untitled, 2006

Martin Parr

Untitled, 2006

Sale Date: September 23, 2021

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Bored Couples, 1990–1993

Martin Parr

Bored Couples, 1990–1993

Sale Date: September 23, 2021

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The Wolsonian Florida International..., 2008

Martin Parr

The Wolsonian Florida International..., 2008

Sale Date: June 12, 2021

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Common Sense, 1995-1999, 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Common Sense, 1995-1999, 1995–1999

Sale Date: June 3, 2021

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Untitled (Piggy Cakes), de la série 'Common..., 1997

Martin Parr

Untitled (Piggy Cakes), de la série 'Common..., 1997

Sale Date: May 27, 2021

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COMMON SENSE, 1999

Martin Parr

COMMON SENSE, 1999

Sale Date: May 28, 2021

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NETHER COMPTON, DORSET, 1998

Martin Parr

NETHER COMPTON, DORSET, 1998

Sale Date: May 28, 2021

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The Last Resort, 1983-86, 1983–1986

Martin Parr

The Last Resort, 1983-86, 1983–1986

Sale Date: April 22, 2021

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Ball of the Viennese Coffee Society (from..., 2016

Martin Parr

Ball of the Viennese Coffee Society (from..., 2016

Sale Date: April 16, 2021

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Ellard, 1978

Martin Parr

Sale Date: March 17, 2021

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Ensemble de six photos

Martin Parr

Ensemble de six photos

Sale Date: December 16, 2020

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Knokke,2002., 2002

Martin Parr

Knokke,2002., 2002

Sale Date: November 15, 2020

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Think of England, 1999

Martin Parr

Think of England, 1999

Sale Date: November 18, 2020

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Not another party ! Wolfsonian party,..., 2004

Martin Parr

Not another party ! Wolfsonian party,..., 2004

Sale Date: November 13, 2020

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Spülzug, 1995

Martin Parr

Spülzug, 1995

Sale Date: November 14, 2020

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