08.12.2025 01:31
Famous photographer Martin Parr, who documented daily life in England, passed away at the age of 73 due to cancer. Parr was particularly known for his series 'The Last Resort.'
World-renowned English documentary photographer Martin Parr, known for his photographs showcasing daily life in England, passed away at the age of 73.
Martin Parr, the world-famous English photographer, has died. According to a statement from the Martin Parr Foundation, Parr, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2021, passed away on December 6 at his home in Bristol, located in the southwest of England.
DIED AT THE AGE OF 73
The foundation announced that they will preserve the memory of the 73-year-old documentary photographer in collaboration with the international photo agency Magnum Photos. Details regarding Parr's funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
ONE OF THE NAMES THAT CHANGED DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY
Parr, who gained recognition particularly for his series "The Last Resort," consisting of photographs taken in the English holiday resort of New Brighton in the 1980s, is known for his photographs of everyday life.
With over 100 photo books and a foundation that preserves his archive, Parr captured images of ordinary people's lives, such as holidaymakers, supermarkets, village festivities, and people sitting in cafes.
Not only in England but also in various countries, Parr is regarded as one of the names that changed English documentary photography. His photographs stand out as fun snapshots in the transition from black-and-white nostalgic photography to colorful documentary photography.
While documenting England, Parr is known for his ability to evoke a sense of fun and empathy in people through his photographs, famously describing them as "serious photographs hidden in fun."