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Martin Parr -brilliant insight to just some of his vast photographic projects - what an inspiring talk!

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So today I met the wonderful Martin Parr!! Very raw and honest man, he spoke words of wisdom that made total sense. Stick to what you believe in and don’t be scared of the world. Look at everything, observe it and BE INSPIRED! I agree with everything he said, thank you Martin- it was a pleasure meeting you📸 (at City of Glasgow College)

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Martin Parr @ City of Glasgow College (with images, tweets) · SuziGeee

Tuesday 14th November 2017 - City Campus

Storify of todays talk...........

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MARTIN PARR

aldAt what age did Martin Parr decide he wanted to be a photographer, who influenced him?

Martin Parr decided he wanted to be a photographer at the age of 14, his influence was his Grandpa who was a keen amateur photographer at this time.

Where did Martin Parr study? What Level? 

He studied at Manchester Polytechnic.

In what decade did Martin start taking photographs?

1970.

Name the first photographic magazine that inspired Martin?

Creative Camera Magazine.

Who introduced Martin to his favourite photographer?

Photographer, Bill Jay.

Name some other photographers that have. influenced Martin Parr?

Bill Brandt, Tony Ray-Jones and Cartier Bresson

Martin is described as a cultural anthropologist? What does this mean and why is he described as this? Do you agree?

Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology focused on the study of cultural variation among humans.

what contribution to photography has Martin made over the years?

He was involved with the Albert Street Workshop

Parr's first publications, Bad Weather, published in 1982 by Zwemmer

He worked at Butlin’s as a photographer in the early 70s

He photographed middle-class activities such as shopping, dinner parties and school open days around Bristol. It was published as his next book The Cost of Living

Parr joined Magnum Photos as an associate member in 1988.

Parr has been involved in making television, and documentary and other films.

The Martin Parr Foundation was founded in 2014.The Foundation houses Parr's own archive, and his collection of prints and book dummies made by other photographers

What are martins main topic/theme interests?

Documentary/Photojournalism as words quote on his website:

“At first glance, his photographs seem exaggerated or even grotesque. The motifs he chooses are strange, the colours are garish and the perspectives are unusual. Parr’s term for the overwhelming power of published images is “propaganda”. He counters this propaganda with his own chosen weapons: criticism, seduction and humour. As a result, his photographs are original and entertaining, accessible and understandable. But at the same time they show us in a penetrating way how we live, how we present ourselves to others, and what we value”.

Name some of Martin Parr black and white photo projects?

Bad Weather, Calderdale Photographs and A Fair Day.

Name Martins first colour project?

The last resort.

What is the starting point for Martins projects?

Being motivated to put the hard work in.

How many books has Martin published?

Over 100.

Whats Martin Parrs main subject matter?

People.

What did Cartier Bresson say when he visited one of his exhibitions?

He said that he was from another planet.

Name Martins most recent award?

Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize for the World Photography Organisation.

Find out about the opposition Martin Parr faced when he applied to join magnum.

“It is no secret when I joined, there was opposition from the more conservative wing within Magnum. However I eventually got the 66.6% required to be a member. In politics, this is regarded as a landslide!”