Date of Birth: May 23, 1952
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Martin Parr is a renowned British documentary photographer, photojournalist, and photobook collector. He was born in Epsom, Surrey, England, and has gained international acclaim for his unique approach to capturing and interpreting aspects of modern life, particularly in Britain. Parr’s work often focuses on themes of consumerism, mass tourism, and social class, presented with a satirical and sometimes humorous lens. He studied photography at Manchester Polytechnic from 1970 to 1973. Over the decades, Martin Parr has published numerous photobooks and exhibited his work globally. He joined Magnum Photos in 1994 and has served as its president from 2013 to 2017. Parr’s influence extends beyond his photography; he has also curated exhibitions and contributed significantly to the world of photobooks. His collections of photobooks are amongst the most comprehensive and admired within the photography community.
5 Interesting Facts about Martin Parr
1. Martin Parr was inspired to become a photographer by his grandfather, George Parr, who was also an amateur photographer.
2. He has published over 100 photobooks and edited another 30.
3. Parr has a vast collection of over 12,000 photobooks, one of the most extensive in the world.
4. He was awarded the Royal Photographic Society’s Centenary Medal and an Honorary Fellowship in 2008.
5. Parr’s photographs are known for their vivid use of color and their candid, often humorous portrayal of everyday life.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Martin Parr
1. “Photography is the simplest thing in the world, but it is incredibly complicated to make it really work.”
2. “The fundamental thing about photography is to capture that moment that may never come back again.”
3. “You can read a lot into the photographs, but they should be able to stand alone.”
4. “Photographers can either look out the window or they can look in the mirror.”
5. “I go straight in very close to people and I do that because it’s the only way you can get the picture.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Martin Parr’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Martin Parr has one child, a daughter named Ellen Parr.
Relevant Links
1. [Martin Parr at Magnum Photos](https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/martin-parr/
2. [Martin Parr Foundation](https://www.martinparrfoundation.org/
4. [Martin Parr’s Photobook Collection](https://www.martinparrfoundation.org/photobook-library/
5. [Martin Parr’s Exhibition at Tate](https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/martin-parr-5625
