Martin Parr, Who Photographed Britain’s Unvarnished Quirks, Dies at 73

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ali WatkinsDecember 7, 2025 at 05:41 PM

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Martin Parr, the British photographer known for his hyperrealistic and humorous documentation of British quirks and social habits, died at his home in Bristol on Saturday at the age of 73. Magnum Photos, his agency, announced his death. Parr, who had been diagnosed with incurable myeloma, began his photography career as a child and went on to capture the eccentricities of English life, including race meetings, agricultural shows, and summer fetes. Beyond Britain, he also photographed American diners and Parisian tourists. Parr's work, often tongue-in-cheek, aimed to critique social fabrics through everyday subjects like food and portraits.

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