One of Britain’s most acclaimed photographers, Martin Parr, died on Saturday at age 73, his basis mentioned on Sunday.
A prolific photographer and collector, Parr obsessively documented his environment for over 50 years.
During this time, his vibrant photographs of individuals set towards backdrops of seaside cities, village gala’s and public swimming swimming pools captured the eye of a global fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of on a regular basis British life.
The documentary photographer died at his residence in Bristol, in southwest England, the assertion posted on the web site of the Martin Parr Foundation mentioned.
“He is survived by his wife Susie, his daughter Ellen, his sister Vivien and his grandson George. The family asks for privacy at this time,” the assertion added.
“The Martin Parr Foundation and Magnum Photos will work together to preserve and share Martin’s legacy. More information on this will follow in due course. Martin will be greatly missed,” the muse mentioned.
He was a member of the famend Magnum Photos, a global cooperative of photojournalists, and was seen as one of many best-known photographers of his technology.
His photographic legacy has been captured in over 100 revealed books, according to Magnum.
Parr’s work has been collected by a number of the main museums on the planet, together with the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, in accordance with the company.
Parr curated two pictures festivals, Arles in 2004 and Brighton Photo Biennial in 2010. He additionally curated a Barbican Centre exhibition in London in 2016.
In 2021, he obtained a CBE, or Commander within the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, from Queen Elizabeth II for his companies to pictures.