MARTIN PARR -THE ART OF HUMOR
Included in this course:
Join Magnum legend Martin Parr as he hilariously transforms the mundane into something revealing and deeply human. In these two films, explore his quirky beliefs, books, and his unapologetic love for imperfection.
1. DESIGN, TITLES, PAPER AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TELLING YOUR OWN HISTORY
Step into Parr’s cluttered library, filled with around 120 photo books (give or take). With a mix of sincerity and sarcasm, he discusses publishing, design, and the joy of choosing the right paper. For Parr, photography isn’t about perfection; it’s about capturing life’s uncomfortable, strange, and often hilarious moments. “Magazines want perfection,” he says. “I want flaws. Flaws are interesting.”
2. FACE TO FACE TALK
In this candid home visit, meet the man behind the camera. Parr shares what drives him, from the absurdity of British beach culture to the exaggerated rituals of global tourism. He may be a satirist, but he firmly roots his fiction in reality. With dry wit, he reveals his mission to photograph life without the glossy filter.
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DESIGN, TITLES, PAPER AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TELLING YOUR OWN HISTORY (24 min)
Join Martin Parr in his library, which is overflowing with an impressive 120 books (or so he claims!). With a dash of British humor, sarcasm, and mischief, Parr chats about the art of bookmaking. While magazines chase the elusive concept of perfection, Parr boldly declares, “I’m not interested in that! Everything is flawed. We’re all flawed, and that’s what makes us interesting—so why hide it? Otherwise, we’re just drowning in propaganda.”
Join Martin Parr in his library, which is overflowing with an impressive 120 books (or so he claims!). With a dash of British humor, sarcasm, and mischief, Parr chats about the art of bookmaking. While magazines chase the elusive concept of perfection, Parr boldly declares, “I’m not interested in that! Everything is flawed. We’re all flawed, and that’s what makes us interesting—so why hide it? Otherwise, we’re just drowning in propaganda.”
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FACE TO FACE TALK (37 min)
Step into the personal space of Magnum Photographer Martin Parr, where he unveils the roots of his inspiration. Known as one of the best documentary photographers of his generation, Parr describes himself as a modern-day satirist who loves to “create fiction out of reality.” Prepare for a delightful peek into the mind of a master!
Step into the personal space of Magnum Photographer Martin Parr, where he unveils the roots of his inspiration. Known as one of the best documentary photographers of his generation, Parr describes himself as a modern-day satirist who loves to “create fiction out of reality.” Prepare for a delightful peek into the mind of a master!
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THE ART OF HUMOR
Martin Parr.
