Martin Parr is one of Britain’s best known and loved photographers and is now seen as a chronicler of our age. You might not know the name, but you certainly know his work. And once seen, it’s never forgotten.
Born in Epsom in 1952, his interest in photography led him to study at Manchester Polytechnic. Since that time, he’s worked on numerous photographic projects. He has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, his oblique approach to social documentary, and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad.
In 1994 he became a full member of Magnum Photo Agency and from 2013 to 2017 was its president. In 2017 he opened the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol and in 2021 received a CBE from Queen Elizabeth.
He has published over 120 books of his own work and edited another 30 while he has also long served as a model for the younger generation of photographers.
Definitely one worth checking out…