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 (377 results)

Untitled, 2001

Martin Parr

Untitled, 2001

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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Galway Races from Luxury, 1997

Martin Parr

Galway Races from Luxury, 1997

Sale Date: April 5, 2024

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Holy Well, Killargue, Ireland, 1981

Martin Parr

Holy Well, Killargue, Ireland, 1981

Sale Date: February 15, 2024

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Jockeys (Yellow Jacket) (from Fashion..., 2004

Martin Parr

Jockeys (Yellow Jacket) (from Fashion..., 2004

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Salt Lake City, Utah' (Mr. Mac's. Two..., 2015

Martin Parr

Salt Lake City, Utah' (Mr. Mac's. Two..., 2015

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Fashion Magazine: Fashion Shoot, New York, 1999

Martin Parr

Fashion Magazine: Fashion Shoot, New York, 1999

Sale Date: December 18, 2023

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Southwold, 1993

Martin Parr

Southwold, 1993

Sale Date: December 1, 2023

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New Brighton, Merseyside. Série The..., 1939–1985

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside. Série The..., 1939–1985

Sale Date: November 9, 2023

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New Brighton, Merseyside. Série The..., 1939–1985

Martin Parr

New Brighton, Merseyside. Série The..., 1939–1985

Sale Date: November 9, 2023

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Christmas, London from Common Sense, 1995

Martin Parr

Christmas, London from Common Sense, 1995

Sale Date: October 11, 2023

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Ballaghademeen Fair, Ireland., 1981

Martin Parr

Ballaghademeen Fair, Ireland., 1981

Sale Date: October 5, 2023

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Signs of the Time, 1992

Martin Parr

Signs of the Time, 1992

Sale Date: October 11, 2023

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Knowsley Safari Park, England, Great Britain , 1990

Martin Parr

Knowsley Safari Park, England, Great Britain , 1990

Sale Date: September 27, 2023

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Sedlescombe, England (from Think of..., 1995–1999

Martin Parr

Sedlescombe, England (from Think of..., 1995–1999

Sale Date: September 26, 2023

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« Red Haired boy with freckles » from Common , 1998

Martin Parr

« Red Haired boy with freckles » from Common , 1998

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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Bad Fallingbostel Camp, Germany, 2013

Martin Parr

Bad Fallingbostel Camp, Germany, 2013

Sale Date: July 14, 2023

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The Queen Visiting the Livery Hall of the..., 2014

Martin Parr

The Queen Visiting the Livery Hall of the..., 2014

Sale Date: July 14, 2023

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

Martin Parr

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

Sale Date: July 14, 2023

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Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, 1978

Martin Parr

Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, 1978

Sale Date: June 26, 2023

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CANADA. TORONTO. 2012, 2013

Martin Parr

CANADA. TORONTO. 2012, 2013

Sale Date: May 18, 2023

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Huddersfield Rugby League Ground, England,..., 1980

Martin Parr

Huddersfield Rugby League Ground, England,..., 1980

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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Martin Parr

"Small World, Pisa, 1990", 1990

Sale Date: April 26, 2023

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Untitled, 1980s/1990s, 1980–1999

Martin Parr

Untitled, 1980s/1990s, 1980–1999

Sale Date: March 16, 2023

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Russia, Moscow, Fashion week, 2004

Martin Parr

Russia, Moscow, Fashion week, 2004

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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