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
0.03%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
927,033
Power
25,695$
Sentiment
8.74
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 9.00 0.15% +10% 67,886,011 109,440 $2,700,000 4,353$
Germany 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 83,783,942 75,754 $3,845,000 3,476$
France 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 60,776 $2,700,000 2,514$
Spain 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 46,754,778 42,698 $1,400,000 1,279$
Portugal 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,203 $240,000 217$
Russia 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 144,104,080 141,002 $1,500,000 1,468$
Luxembourg 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 625,978 614 $73,000 72$
San Marino 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 33,938 41 $2,000 2$
United States 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
Austria 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 9,006,398 8,114 $450,000 405$
Denmark 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 5,792,202 5,348 $350,000 323$
Norway 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 5,421,241 5,048 $403,000 375$
Slovenia 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 2,078,938 1,945 $56,000 52$
Indonesia 1 9.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 306,297 $1,119,000 1,253$
Ireland 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,692 $5,100 5$
Totals 17 1,050,513,992 927,032 $35,843,100 25,695$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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

Norway Norway: Martin Parr was a British photographer known for using humor and color to depict British society. 9

Aftenposten: Fotografen Martin Parr er død

Germany Germany: Martin Parr was known for his entertaining photographs that captured people on vacation. 9

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Nachruf auf den Fotografen Martin Parr: Vor seiner Linse waren alle gleich - Kultur