Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England.
One of the most controversial photographers of his time, Martin Parr’s images often have the power to both amuse and leave us ever so slightly uncomfortable, caught between laughter and the uneasy recognition of ourselves in his uncompromising portrait of consumer society.
Though he’s now celebrated, collected and exhibited worldwide, Parr’s early work did not find an easy public and was highly criticized for trivializing the working class. Yet, in retrospect, perhaps he was just observing what we often overlook - forcing it into the spotlight as an essential topic of discussion. I Am Martin Parr is the definitive portrait of an extraordinary photographer who revolutionized contemporary photography by inventing a political, humanist and accessible photographic language.
“An enjoyably big-hearted doc. ★★★★” – Time Out
- Director: Lee Schulman
- Cast: Martin Parr
- Language: English
Artists on Film—Inspired by our new exhibition, David Hockney: Pieced Together, Pictureville presents an invigorating, inspiring new strand exploring artists on film.
Kicking off with the delightful new documentary I Am Martin Parr and traveling back to explore awards darlings and innovative documentaries, this strand celebrates some of the most vital work of recent times and explores the age-old question—what makes a great artist tick?
