Martin Parr

Martin Parr

photographer United Kingdom

Martin Parr is a renowned British photographer known for his distinctive style that often captures the absurdities and peculiarities of contemporary life. With a career spanning several decades, Parr's work is characterized by vibrant colors, close-up shots, and a keen eye for social commentary. He is a prominent figure in the world of documentary photography, having published numerous books and exhibited his work internationally. Despite his fame, Parr maintains a low profile, often shying away from personal discussions and small talk, which adds to his enigmatic persona as an artist. His photography is not just about aesthetics; it reflects deeper themes of consumerism, leisure, and the human condition.

Born on May 23, 1952 (73 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
67,292
Power
2,784$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 67,292 $2,700,000 2,784$
Totals 1 65,273,511 67,292 $2,700,000 2,784$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Martin Parr was involved in the creation of a memory game featuring his own photographs. 9

Le Monde: Le photographe Martin Parr à l’honneur dans un jeu de « memory »

Denmark Denmark: Martin Parr was a British photographer known for immortalizing his fellow countrymen with a sharp, class-conscious wit. 7

Politiken: Fotografen bag ikoniske billeder af solbadende briter er død

Indonesia Indonesia: Martin Parr was a legendary photographer who passed away in Bristol, England, on December 6, 2025, at the age of 73. 9

Kompas: Martin Parr dan Revolusi Foto Dokumenter

Ireland Ireland: Martin Parr was a renowned British photographer known for his unique and humorous portrayal of everyday life in Ireland and beyond. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A lovely, warm, gentle man who dragged me out of bed at 5.30am – The Irish Times

Slovenia Slovenia: Martin Parr was a renowned British photographer known for his influential documentary photography capturing the reality of British life. 9

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Umrl je slavni britanski kronist vsakdanjega življenja

United States United States: Martin Parr, a British documentary photographer, died at age 73, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant photography that captured everyday British life. 9

CNN: Martin Parr: British documentary photographer dies at 73