Martin Parr: Documenting a Nation
A newly released film by visual artist Lee Shulman reflects upon the pioneering and enduring legacy of documentary photographer Martin Parr.
A newly released film by visual artist Lee Shulman reflects upon the pioneering and enduring legacy of documentary photographer Martin Parr.
Martin Parr is one of the world’s most celebrated documentary photographers. He will discuss a distinguished career at Future Now 2020.
Known best for honest and often critical portrayals of the Great British public, Martin Parr has been unafraid to capture humanity through his vision.
The photographs of rural Yorkshire made by Martin Parr now lie at the heart of the Hepworth touring exhibition Martin Parr: Work and Leisure, at Firstsite.
It’s one of life’s niggles that food never looks quite as good as it does in the picture. Be it glamorised packaging or botched recipe attempts, so often one is left thoroughly underwhelmed.
From young couples kissing on a dingy dance floor to the faded grandeur of a seaside town, an exhibition of work by acclaimed photographers Martin Parr and Tom Wood finds beauty in the ordinary.
Text by Bethany Rex Based in a converted 1950s goods shed, M Shed will exhibit a major retrospective of Martin Parr’s work, shown in Bristol…
Following Aesthetica’s feature on Martin Parr’s Parrworld at BALTIC last year, we take a look at his new show Working Men’s Clubs. Martin Parr’s inimitable…
Last night, we headed up to BALTIC in Gateashead for the opening of Parrworld, and I was not disappointed. I left the show feeling inspired…
Martin Parr is known for his satirical documentation of contemporary British life. Opening this autumn at Baltic is Luxury, a collection of over 40 works.
Johnny Parry is the founder of Lost Toys Records and has played with a number of acclaimed musicians including Beth Orton and Talvin Singh, as well as Turner Prize winning artist Martin Creed.
A new publication from Penguin looks back at the career of Martin Parr, who has photographed the humour and absurdity in daily life for decades.
Autograph’s new retrospective spotlights the career of Eileen Perrier, who uses the camera to foster real connections between individuals and communities.
Photographer Sian Davey began transforming her garden in 2020, it has since become the backdrop to dozens of portraits of her friends and neighbours.
The acclaimed artist presents his most abstract work to date, transforming Basel’s Schaulager with radiant light, changing colours and deep bass frequencies.
June is Pride Month, and we’re spotlighting the top art exhibitions and events that recognise LGBTQIA+ history, call for equality and celebrate queer love.
This list highlights some key photo festivals taking place this season, offering visual perspectives on the human experience and pressing issues of our times.
This winter, five unmissable photography exhibitions across the UK cast new light on often overlooked and neglected people, communities and histories.
Discover five new art and photo books from established figures and new names, each of which tell an important story of life in the modern world.
