I am Martin Parr

[mrtoml]

I went to see this a couple of days ago.



Even though I do not particularly like his style I thought it was a good documentary. And he's certainly an interesting character.

 

[robert blu]

I'm too not so sure about his style, if I like it or not. Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not!
For sure he is an intersting photographer who developed his own vision and has something to tell us about photography.
Thanks for the link.
Did you watch it on a streaming service or in a movie theater? I never heard about it in the country where I live.

 

[mrtoml]

I'm too not so sure about his style, if I like it or not. Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not!
For sure he is an intersting photographer who developed his own vision and has something to tell us about photography.
Thanks for the link.
Did you watch it on a streaming service or in a movie theater? I never heard about it in the country where I live.

I saw it in a theatre. I think it has only just been released in the UK.

 

[Timmyjoe]

As soon as the word "Disruptor" flashed on the screen, I was instantly, "I'm Out!"

SO SICK of that B.S.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Dogman]

Not my style but he is excellent at what he does. I love The Last Resort. I'm also happy to see Parr still getting around despite his obvious mobility issues.




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[Muggins]

I'm reasonably certain I don't get most of his photos, but every now and then one really lands. I love the ice cream booth photo from "The Last Resort" - it's the lad whose face shows he's just realised there's more to life than ice cream that makes it for me.

I did also enjoy his Oxford photobook as he was an outsider looking in much as I was, teetering on the edge of the university, and I did spot a couple of people I know well enough to stop and chat to which always helps.

 

[Dogman]

Good story on Parr here:

‘Photography is therapy for me’: Martin Parr on humour, holidaying and life behind the lens

He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot next

www.theguardian.com

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[Ororaro]

Just down my Parisian rbb the other day…
A fine bookstore with a collection curated by Parr.

 

[x-ray]

I'm too not so sure about his style, if I like it or not. Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not!
For sure he is an intersting photographer who developed his own vision and has something to tell us about photography.
Thanks for the link.
Did you watch it on a streaming service or in a movie theater? I never heard about it in the country where I live.

 

[chuckroast]

I went to see this a couple of days ago.



Even though I do not particularly like his style I thought it was a good documentary. And he's certainly an interesting character.

Thanks, I'll look for it when it hits one of the usual streaming sources.

I'd not heard of him so I took a look at some of his work. It seems ... kitchy and what we might see in a family holiday album, albeit well executed. But, it's always good to get other viewpoints.

 

[WoodallP]

When I was young I went to Teddy Gray’s sweet shop in Dudley UK. As times moved on I went back and bought 7 pound (approx 3 kilo) boxes of Jelly Babies for my university pals. I was so amazed when MP chose Teddy Gray’s as a subject for a film and photo shoot.



Still go back for a nibble and a bit of pineapple rock!

 

[Rick Waldroup]

I really like Parr's photography. It very much reminds me of William Eggleston's work. Parr's use of color and his use of a flash in a lot of his photographs really makes them pop and also turns them into some of the most beautiful and interesting snapshots I have ever seen. I look forward to seeing the documentary.

 

[Retro-Grouch]

I've always thought that his vision is very dark, but done up in a candy coating. Once the coating dissolves, it goes off in your mind like a bomb.
There's much more to his work than what you see at a glance!

 

[Out to Lunch]

 

[mrtoml]

Sad news RIP:

Martin Parr, photographer acclaimed for observations of British life, dies aged 73

From sunbathers to Conservative clubs, Parr’s images were often in vivid colour with more than a dash of humour

www.theguardian.com

 

[Dogman]

I knew he was ill but I didn't realize how ill. Sad to hear. I loved some of his photos, hated some but always admired his dedication to photography. RIP, Mr. Parr. Your job was well done.




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[WoodallP]

For us Brits of a certain age he captured the moment. He made me smile because I totally recognised what he was showing. Also he took the time to document my favourite sweet (candy) “factory” Teddy Grays of Dudley whose sweets I have bought for over 50 years:

 

[Out to Lunch]

Very sad news.

 

[trix4ever]

Very rare to find a photographer who could do both colour and black and white equally well. I agree that his vision was both witty and dark at the same time. I'll miss him. Might have a look through some of his books to remind myself of just how good he was. RIP.

 

[Freakscene]

I knew he was ill but I didn't realize how ill. Sad to hear. I loved some of his photos, hated some but always admired his dedication to photography. RIP, Mr. Parr. Your job was well done.

He had multiple myeloma and the prognosis was never good.