In New York, you have the street; in the U.K., we have the beach. I end up being like a migrating bird, being attracted to it. Martin Parr attractbeachbird Change image and share on social
Photographers never want to talk about the fact that they may well be in decline. It's the greatest taboo subject of all. Martin Parr declinefactgreat Change image and share on social
I don't like being flattered. It doesn't suit my English sensibilities. Remember, we are the great country of understatement. Martin Parr countryenglishflatter Change image and share on social
We live in a difficult but inspiring world, and there is so much out there that I want to record. Martin Parr difficultinspirelive Change image and share on social
Over the years, I have perfected the art of dancing and photographing at the same time: it's a great double act. If you're dancing, you are joining in. If you stand there rigid, you are not in the flow of things. Martin Parr actartdance share on social
Criticism is hypocrisy; society is hypocrisy. I'm a tourist. I'm a consumer. I do the things that I photograph and can be criticized of. Martin Parr consumercriticismcriticize Change image and share on social
Of course, New Brighton is very shabby, very rundown, but people still go there because it's the place where you take kids out on a Sunday. Martin Parr brightonkidpeople Change image and share on social
There are 65 to 70 photography galleries in New York alone. In the U.K., there are no more than five, and they're all in London. Martin Parr gallerylondonphotography Change image and share on social
If you go to the supermarket and buy a package of food and look at the photo on the front, the food never looks like that inside, does it? That is a fundamental lie we are sold every day. Martin Parr buydayfood Change image and share on social
