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)
Untitled, 2002

Martin Parr

Untitled, 2002

Sale Date: November 21, 2015

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The Phone Book. 1998 - 2002 (portfolio of 12), 2002

Martin Parr

The Phone Book. 1998 - 2002 (portfolio of 12), 2002

Sale Date: November 27, 2015

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Venice, 2005

Martin Parr

Venice, 2005

Sale Date: November 27, 2015

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Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japan, from the series , 1996

Martin Parr

Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japan, from the series , 1996

Sale Date: November 25, 2015

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Hebden Bridge Light Opera Society, 1977

Martin Parr

Hebden Bridge Light Opera Society, 1977

Sale Date: November 5, 2015

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Série «Common Sense» (4 works), 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Série «Common Sense» (4 works), 1995–1999

Sale Date: November 10, 2015

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U.S.A. Oregon. «Boring» (2 works), 2000

Martin Parr

U.S.A. Oregon. «Boring» (2 works), 2000

Sale Date: November 10, 2015

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Killargue, Holy Well, 1981

Martin Parr

Killargue, Holy Well, 1981

Sale Date: July 16, 2015

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Phone Project (1998-2002), 2002

Martin Parr

Phone Project (1998-2002), 2002

Sale Date: June 29, 2015

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England New Brighton - The Last Resort, 1952

Martin Parr

England New Brighton - The Last Resort, 1952

Sale Date: June 29, 2015

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Untitled, from the series

Martin Parr

Untitled, from the series "Common Sense, 1996

Sale Date: June 10, 2015

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Debra's Teeth, 1997

Martin Parr

Debra's Teeth, 1997

Sale Date: May 27, 2015

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NEW BRITISH, FROM THE SERIES

Martin Parr

NEW BRITISH, FROM THE SERIES "COMMON..., 1995–1999

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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NEW BRIGHTON, MERSEYSIDE, FROM THE..., 1983–1986

Martin Parr

NEW BRIGHTON, MERSEYSIDE, FROM THE..., 1983–1986

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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Last Resort (6 works), 1982–1988

Martin Parr

Last Resort (6 works), 1982–1988

Sale Date: June 4, 2015

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Stars and Stripes, 2001

Martin Parr

Stars and Stripes, 2001

Sale Date: April 2, 2015

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Queuing for Hot Dogs, New Brighton..., 1983–1986

Martin Parr

Queuing for Hot Dogs, New Brighton..., 1983–1986

Sale Date: March 7, 2015

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Ireland, Dublin, O'Connell Bridge from 'BAD..., 1981

Martin Parr

Ireland, Dublin, O'Connell Bridge from 'BAD..., 1981

Sale Date: March 25, 2015

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Weston-S-Mare, 1997, 1997

Martin Parr

Weston-S-Mare, 1997, 1997

Sale Date: March 25, 2015

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Canada. Toronto., 2012

Martin Parr

Canada. Toronto., 2012

Sale Date: March 10, 2015

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Killargue, Holy Well, 1981

Martin Parr

Killargue, Holy Well, 1981

Sale Date: March 6, 2015

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Common Sense (252 colour xerox), 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Common Sense (252 colour xerox), 1995–1999

Sale Date: November 21, 2014

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The Last Resort, 1983–1986

Martin Parr

The Last Resort, 1983–1986

Sale Date: November 21, 2014

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Common Sense, 1999

Martin Parr

Common Sense, 1999

Sale Date: November 29, 2014

Auction Closed

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