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Martin Parr is a British documentary photographer, photojournalist, and photobook collector. He is known for his distinctive style that takes an intimate, satirical, and anthropological look at various aspects of modern life, particularly focusing on the social classes of England and the wealth of the Western world [2].

Life and Career:

Martin Parr was born on May 23, 1952, in Epsom, Surrey, UK [2].

His interest in photography was encouraged by his grandfather, George Parr, who was an amateur photographer [1].

Parr studied photography at Manchester Polytechnic from 1970 to 1973, alongside contemporaries Daniel Meadows and Brian Griffin [2].

He became part of a new wave of documentary photographers known as "the Young British Photographers" or "the New British Photography" [2].

Parr's major projects include rural communities, The Last Resort, The Cost of Living, Small World, and Common Sense [2].

Since 1994, Parr has been a member of Magnum Photos, a prestigious international photographic cooperative [2].

He has published over 100 books of his own work and edited another 30 [1].

Parr's work has been exhibited worldwide, including a retrospective at the Barbican Arts Centre in London in 2002 [2].

In 2017, the Martin Parr Foundation was established in Bristol, housing Parr's archive, his collection of British and Irish photography by other photographers, and a gallery [2].

Photographic Style:

Parr's aesthetic is characterized by close-up shots using a macro lens and saturated colors, often achieved through the use of a ring flash [2].

He captures his subjects in their own environments, allowing them to reveal their lives and values, often with inadvertent humor [2].

Parr's photographs often evoke ambiguous emotional reactions, leaving viewers unsure whether to laugh or cry [2].

Recognition and Awards:

Parr has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Sony World Photography Award for Outstanding Contribution to Photography in 2017 [1].

He was awarded the Erich Salomon Prize in 2006, resulting in the Assorted Cocktail show, and the Baume et Mercier award in 2008 for his contributions to contemporary photography [1].