Martin Parr has passed away.

[tcolgate]

Sad news (confirmed on the foundation's site). It's hard to express how well Parr captured a particular (and often silly), aspect of British culture.
We have a postcard of this framed in our seaside themed garden shed.

 

[Raghu Kuvempunagar]

Sad news. Om Shantih!

 

[snusmumriken]

BBC article

 

[logan2z]

Very sad news. I read about it in The Guardian this morning.

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

 

[Daniela]

So sad! His work can't leave you indifferent, and he was very interesting to hear as well. I briefly saw him in person last year at Paris photo as I was waiting for @Guillaume Zuili , but didn't dare approach him. RIP, Mr Parr.

 

[Sirius Glass]

RIP
Thank you for bring his work to my attention. I was unaware of his work.

 

[albireo]

Oh no. So young.

RIP to one of the all time greats.