Martin Parr ist ein international gefeierter Fotograf, der für seinen innovativen Ansatz in der sozialdokumentarischen Fotografie bekannt ist. Seine Arbeit befasst sich häufig mit Themen wie Freizeit, Konsum und Massentourismus durch eine einzigartige und manchmal satirische Perspektive. Parrs Stil zeichnet sich durch leuchtende Farben und unkonventionelle Kompositionen aus, die den Betrachter mit eindringlicher Unmittelbarkeit in alltägliche Szenen hineinziehen. Durch seine Fotografien bietet er einen bemerkenswerten Kommentar zur modernen Gesellschaft und ihrer visuellen Kultur.
The book showcases Martin Parr's exclusive photographic journey through a year of Grand Slam tennis tournaments, including iconic events like Wimbledon and the US Open. His vivid imagery captures the essence of the sport, portraying a blend of poignant and humorous moments both on and off the court. With over 80 photographs, many published for the first time, it offers a unique perspective on the diverse experiences of players and fans, highlighting the vibrant atmosphere of these prestigious events.
Martin Parr's photography spans 40 years of Ireland's transformation, capturing key events from the Pope's visit in 1979 to modern developments like gay weddings and tech startups in 2019. His work reflects the shift from traditional rural life to contemporary urban growth, with insights into societal changes and a new tourist boom post-Conflict.
With „allotment gardeners“ Martin Parr created a new series which he realized in five allotments in Düsseldorf and Krefeld. He met Mathis, just 15 years old, who runs the garden for his father, a multi-generational operation growing strictly organic fruit and vegetables, and he also spoke with young parents who share a garden, with Ingo the cactus breeder, with Michael the miniature train enthusiast, and with Petra the “tomato woman”. „Allotment gardeners“ is the loving view on one of the original German clichés: the allotment gardeners. With his own British-humorous look, Martin Parr created portraits of allotment gardeners that go beyond the persons.
In 1969 Gian Butturini was just over 30 years old and a successful graphic designer working in advertising. His journey as a photographer began at Victoria Station when he saw a young man staggering by with a syringe embedded in a vein. He began investigating 1960s London through the Nikon hanging from his neck.00Butturini?s photographs of London are full of pain and sarcasm but also joy and lyricism?hippies and fashionable young women share space with the homeless, the pacifist demonstrations and the orators at Speakers? Corner. Butturini?s London, in the photographer?s own words,?is true and bare ... I did not ask it to pose.?00'Gian Butturini: London' is the new facsimile edition of Butturini?s cult 1969 photobook, which interspersed his black-and-white photographs with text by Allen Ginsberg. No less an authority than Martin Parr?who contributes a text to this new edition?has credited Butturini?s photobook with containing some of the best photographs ever taken of the British capital
A book of Martin Parr's Vienna work released to coincide with his 2016 exhibition at the Anzenberger Gallery. A simultaneous exhibition of Parr's older black and white work will be up at the Kunst Haus Wien. The book explores the know cliches of Vienna - the balls, the patisseries and the tourists. Martin photographed 5 of the 36 balls that make up the "ball season" in Vienna - the highest concentration of balls anywhere in the world. And also visited the most famous cafes, such as Cafe Central and Aida, with their glittering array of cakes as well as documenting the tourists relaxing on the Danube.
In the last decade there has been a major reappraisal of the role and status of the photobook within the history of photography. This book focuses on key volumes published as early as 1900, as well as contemporary volumes by emerging Chinese photographers.
Martin Parr: „I was immediately struck when I saw “Be bold with Bananas” It had some wonderful sexual undertones, and was just plain surreal. The title is also very ambivalent, so when invited to participate in this project, I had no hesitation in selecting this title. Published by the South African Banana board, it is a surprisingly scarce title.“
Menschen am Strand haben den international renommierten englischen Photographen Martin Parr (geb. 1952) schon als Student interessiert – weniger wegen der reichlich präsenten nackten Haut als wegen des Phänomens des Strandlebens als solchem, das sich an allen Stränden der Welt zu gleichen scheint, von kleinen nationalen Unterschieden wie etwa der Zusammensetzung des Picknicks einmal abgesehen. Mit dem Blick des geübten Beobachters menschlicher und allzu menschlicher Verhaltensweisen photographiert Parr, der seit 1994 Vollmitglied bei Magnum ist und viel in der Welt herumkommt, Sonnenanbeter, Strandläufer und -verkäufer, Badende, Sandburgenbauer … wo immer er sie antrifft: an den Meeresküsten von Argentinien bis Italien und Spanien, von Mexiko bis Thailand, China bis Brighton/UK, Indien bis Lettland. 'Der Strand', sagt Parr, 'ist einer jener raren öffentlichen Räume, an denen man quer durch die Kulturen alle Absurditäten und skurrilen Eigenheiten der jeweiligen Nation findet.'Unser Band versammelt erstmals die besten und kuriosesten Strandphotos von Martin Parr aus vier Jahrzehnten. Ob sie Lust auf den nächsten Urlaub am Meer machen, darf angesichts des typisch britischen Humors des Autors leise bezweifelt werden. Spaß beim Anschauen ist allemal garantiert.
Martin Parr was born in Epsom in 1952. When he was a boy, his budding interest in the medium of photography was encouraged by his grandfather. Martin studied photography at Manchester Polytechnic, from 1970 to 1973 and since that time he has worked on numerous photographic projects. This book explores his work.
