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What made Martin Parr famous?

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What made Martin Parr famous?
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...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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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...
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1990s Contemporary Photography

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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
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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
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1970s Black and White Photography

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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

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