"Martin Parr has been the dominant force in British photography over the last thirty years and one of the most dominant in European photography." [Gerry Badger, The Pleasure of Good Photographs, ]
The fundamental thing I'm exploring constantly is the difference between the mythology of the place and the reality of it.[8]:57 ... Remember I make serious photographs disguised as entertainment. That's part of my mantra. I make the pictures acceptable in order to find the audience but deep down there is actually a lot going on that's not sharply written in your face. If you want to read it you can read it.[8]:69,70
"In November 1972 Impressions Gallery opened in a room above a shop in York with the first ever exhibition by the then unknown Martin Parr. As one of the first specialist photography galleries in Europe it has gone on to play a vital role in championing photography and has had a huge impact on the development of the photographic culture in Britain.".. from Impressions Gallery website
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