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 (401 results)
FIRE BEATING, WALSHAW MOOR, 1977

Martin Parr

FIRE BEATING, WALSHAW MOOR, 1977

Sale Date: August 17, 2017

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Not Another Party, 2004 (9 works), 2004

Martin Parr

Not Another Party, 2004 (9 works), 2004

Sale Date: June 19, 2017

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Zurich (aus der Serie: Common Sense), 1997

Martin Parr

Zurich (aus der Serie: Common Sense), 1997

Sale Date: June 1, 2017

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Spain, Benidorm (from Common Sense), 1997

Martin Parr

Spain, Benidorm (from Common Sense), 1997

Sale Date: May 9, 2017

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GB., England, New Brighton, from The..., 1983–1985

Martin Parr

GB., England, New Brighton, from The..., 1983–1985

Sale Date: May 18, 2017

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NEW BRIGHTON, FROM 'THE LAST RESORT', 1983–1986

Martin Parr

NEW BRIGHTON, FROM 'THE LAST RESORT', 1983–1986

Sale Date: April 5, 2017

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Commun sense, 1997

Martin Parr

Commun sense, 1997

Sale Date: December 15, 2016

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New Brighton, Merseyside from ‘The Last , 1983–1985

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside from ‘The Last , 1983–1985

Sale Date: December 2, 2016

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West Bay (Private Property), 1997

Martin Parr

West Bay (Private Property), 1997

Sale Date: November 19, 2016

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CANADA. TORONTO. 2012, 2012

Martin Parr

CANADA. TORONTO. 2012, 2012

Sale Date: October 1, 2016

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Common Sense, 1998

Martin Parr

Common Sense, 1998

Sale Date: August 13, 2016

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Ohne Titel (Himbeertorte), 1995

Martin Parr

Ohne Titel (Himbeertorte), 1995

Sale Date: June 4, 2016

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Common Sense, 1998

Martin Parr

Common Sense, 1998

Sale Date: June 18, 2016

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Boring - A set of 6 photographs, Oregon (6..., 2000

Martin Parr

Boring - A set of 6 photographs, Oregon (6..., 2000

Sale Date: June 10, 2016

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Untitled (from the series: British Food), 1995

Martin Parr

Untitled (from the series: British Food), 1995

Sale Date: June 3, 2016

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Untitled (from the series: Common Sense), 1997

Martin Parr

Untitled (from the series: Common Sense), 1997

Sale Date: June 3, 2016

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Untitled (from the series: Bristish Food), 1995

Martin Parr

Untitled (from the series: Bristish Food), 1995

Sale Date: June 3, 2016

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The Last Resort (New Brighton,..., 1983–1986

Martin Parr

The Last Resort (New Brighton,..., 1983–1986

Sale Date: June 10, 2016

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Paignton, from the series

Martin Parr

Paignton, from the series "Bored Couples", 1992

Sale Date: June 8, 2016

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New Brighton, Merseyside from The Last..., 1983–1985

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside from The Last..., 1983–1985

Sale Date: May 19, 2016

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

Martin Parr

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

Sale Date: March 3, 2016

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'BRITAIN (COMMON SENSE)', 1997 'AMSTERDAM..., 1997

Martin Parr

'BRITAIN (COMMON SENSE)', 1997 'AMSTERDAM..., 1997

Sale Date: February 18, 2016

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West Bay (portfolio w/1 work and book), 1997

Martin Parr

West Bay (portfolio w/1 work and book), 1997

Sale Date: December 4, 2015

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Japanese Commuters, 1997–1998

Martin Parr

Japanese Commuters, 1997–1998

Sale Date: December 4, 2015

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