Martin Parr operates from an idiosyncratic place in the photography industry. His work bridges the gap between the fine artist, filling the walls of esteemed galleries, and documentary photographer who operates through an agency, releasing an opus of books charting social observations. Like any image-maker seeking to truly document real life, his pictures aren’t staged – rather he pops into a situation, clicks his camera, and as quickly as he arrived, he vanishes. He takes…
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