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What made Martin Parr famous?
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What made Martin Parr famous was his early work in documentary photography. During the 1970s, series like The Non-Conformists caught the eye of collectors and curators. In 1986, his project The Last Resort, which documented the experiences of vacationers in Brighton, England, became widely known. His profile has further increased through his authoring of around 40 photobooks and exhibitions of his work held worldwide. Find a diverse assortment of Martin Parr photography on 1stDibs.
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Parr: Fashion Newspaper (Brand New in original shrink wrap with price tag), 2007
By Martin Parr
Located in New York, NY
Martin Parr
Fashion Newspaper (Brand New in original shrink wrap with price tag), 2007
Oversize newspaper with silver lettering to front
Unsigned, Unnumbered, unframed
new in shrinkw...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Newsprint
American Dream Park, Shanghai, China, 1997
By Martin Parr
Located in New York, NY
American Dream Park, Shanghai, China, 1997
1997/2023
Signed in black ink, verso
Archival pigment print
6 x 6 inches, sheet
4.5 x 4.5 inches, image
This work is offered by CLAMP i...
Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Jubilee Street Party, Todmorden, West Yorkshire
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Silver gelatin print
Printed on 12 x 16 inch paper
Category
1970s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Silver gelatin print, printed 2015
Printed on 16 x 12 inch paper
Category
1970s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Boulderclough Methodist Chapel, Anniversary Tea, Calderdale
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Silver gelatin print
Printed on 12 x 16 inch paper
Category
1970s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Surrey Bird Club, Surrey
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Silver gelatin print
Printed on 12 x 16 inch paper
Category
1970s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request