British Photographer Martin Parr Dies at 73 - Martin Parr, legendary British photographer, dies at 73
Born on May 23, 1952, in Surrey, Parr first discovered photography through his grandfather. He began his career with striking black-and-white images before gaining wide recognition in the mid-1980s. His series Last Resort became a defining work, capturing unfiltered scenes of British life with honesty and wit.
Parr’s legacy endures through his vast body of work, which challenged viewers to see the ordinary in new ways. His photographs remain a vivid record of British society, celebrated for their humour and uncompromising realism.
