Martin Parr
Chronicling radical shifts across the UK in the 70s & 80s
A new exhibitions brings together the work of photographers who documented the deep unrest of these pivotal decades.
Written by: Miss Rosen
British weddings, captured in their boozy, chaotic glory
Just married — In his work, Ian Weldon exposes the endearing strangeness of weddings – documenting the odd little moments that most others miss.
Written by: Huck
A photographic tribute to the British seaside
State of the nation — A new photography exhibition – featuring work from Martin Parr, Dafydd Jones and Grace Lau – examines UK beach culture from the 1850s to the 21st century.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
The Martin Parr guide to northern England
Return to Manchester — The iconic photographer reflects on the North, and the locations that have inspired him over the years: ‘The place is still as bonkers as ever, it’s very surreal.’
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Magnum photographers turn their lens to Hull for new show
Portrait of a city — Martin Parr and Olivia Arthur celebrate the neglected northern city for a specially commissioned exhibition, shining a light on its young locals and ‘rich culinary culture.’
Written by: HUCK HQ
Martin Parr opens gallery for British documentary photographers
Coming to Bristol — We talk to the legendary photographer about Brexit, British culture, and his new Bristol-based foundation.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Martin Parr pays tribute to Scotland in new photo book
Highland life — The much-loved documentary photographer is releasing 25 years worth of unseen work with his new book, Think Of Scotland.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Burberry announces major new photography show on British life
Here We Are — The exhibition, dedicated to the ‘British way of life and character’, will open in London next month.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
A voyeuristic look into the lives of 1960’s Londoners
Summer in the city — Italian graphic artist Gian Butturini sought to capture the capital as he saw it, beyond the tourist spots and mini-skirts. Now, after years of anonymity, his book LONDON is re-released for a 2016 audience, with an intro by Martin Parr.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Do you want to swap pictures with Martin Parr and David Hurn?
theprintspace x Magnum — Want to show off your photography and take home a legend's work? The printspace are building a photographic community, and want you to get involved.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Martin Parr on the timeless power of photobooks
Seeing the bigger picture — To mark the launch of Magnum Photobook – a 'greatest hits' of visual storytellers – photographer Martin Parr underlines the form's importance in a world of instant images.
Written by: Noora Ismail
Everyday Britain, through the eyes of international photographers
Strange and Familiar — Upending British clichés and finding gold among the stuff we often consider banal, Strange and Familiar is a Martin Parr-curated exhibit showcasing the best of British by those who have decided to make it home.
Written by: Adam White