Martin Parr Photography
British, b. 1952
Martin Parr (b.1952) is a British documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector. Parr is known for his photographic projects that take an intimate, satirical, and anthropological look at aspects of modern life, in particular documenting the social classes of England, and more broadly the wealth of the West. His projects include The Last Resort (1983–1985), The Cost of Living (1987–1989), Small World (1987–1994) and Common Sense (1995–1999). Since 1994, Parr has been a member of Magnum Photos and is the author of 40 photobooks with work in many exhibitions worldwide, including the international touring exhibition "ParrWorld."to
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Artist: Martin Parr
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 Martin Parr 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 Martin Parr 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 Martin Parr 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 Martin Parr 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 Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Mayor Of Todmorden's Inaugural Banquet, Calderdale
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Silver gelatin print, printed 2015
Printed on 12 x 16 inch paper
Category
1970s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Ramsgate, Kent
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Edition of 10
Category
1990s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Margate, Kent
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Edition of 10
Category
1990s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Bowling Bristol, from 'Think of England'
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and numbered on reverse
Photographic pigment print
20 x 30 inches, edition of 10
40 x 60 inches, edition of 5
Category
1990s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Benidorm, Spain, from 'Common Sense'
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Archival pigment print
Available in two sizes:
20 x 30 inches
40 x 60 inches
Combined edition of 10
Category
1990s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Weymouth, England, from 'Think of England'
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Archival pigment print
20 x 30 inches, edition of 10
40 x 60 inches, edition of 5
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Mid Summer Madness Party
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed, inscribed with title and 'Made For Cost of Living', dated and numbered 17/25 on reverse
Modern c-type print, printed 2002
16 3/4 x 20 1/4 inches
Edition of 25
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
C Print
Price Upon Request
Lunch for a couple, Ramsgate, Kent, from 'Home and Abroad'
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Edition of 25
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Untitled (New Brighton), from 'The Last Resort'
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled (New Brighton)
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled (Girl Serving Ice Cream)
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled (New Brighton)
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled (New Brighton), from 'The Last Resort'
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled (Bus Shelter)
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, from 'Beauty Spots'
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 Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Untitled (Hotdog Stand)
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Signed and inscribed 'Last Resort 1983-85' on reverse
Archival pigment print
printed on 20 x 24 inch paper
Category
1980s Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled (Girl Serving Ice Cream), 1983-1985 - Martin Parr
By Martin Parr
Located in London, GB
Untitled (Girl Serving Ice Cream), 1983-1985
Signed and inscribed with title on reverse
Archival pigment print
20 x 24 inches
Martin Parr (born 1952) is widely acknowledged for his ...
Category
Late 20th Century Martin Parr Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
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Find a wide variety of authentic Martin Parr photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Martin Parr in archival pigment print, pigment print, c print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Martin Parr photography, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Les & Linda Simpson , Moritz Hormel, and Paul Cooklin. Martin Parr photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $563 and tops out at $2,849, while the average work can sell for $929.
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Questions About Martin Parr Photography
- What made Martin Parr famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025What 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.