Magnum Gallery honors the vibrant life and career of Martin Parr and reflects on his decades-long relationship with Magnum Photos. On December 6, 2025, Parr died in his home in Bristol. Martin Parr: In Plain View is a tribute to Parr’s singularity, his influence on modern photography, and his lasting impact on the agency.

Set in the newly inaugurated Magnum Gallery & Bookshop in Paris, this exhibition traces
the evolution of Parr’s work, beginning with his early black and white photographs from the 1970s — portraits of close knit communities in northern England and Ireland, rooted in a quiet humanism. Other selections showcase some of his most influential projects in color from the 1990s and early 2000s, such as his saturated, candid take on consumer culture in Common Sense, and a comical, eccentric investigation of English identity in Think of England.

Featuring dozens of images, archived material and interactive experiences allowing visitors to step inside a Parr photograph, Martin Parr: In Plain View observes how Parr captured everyday oddities and cultural nuances across his varied subjects, from beaches to fashion, tourism to cups of tea. His attraction to contrasts, irony and idiosyncratic forms of leisure have informed the collective imagination of British life, transforming the mundane into moments
of cultural consequence.

Martin Parr: In Plain View also presents exclusive images from Parr’s life at Magnum, alongside texts, archived material and correspondences from his career, illustrating that Parr was not only a leading figure in photography but a beloved member of the Magnum community.

Having first joined Magnum as an associate in 1988, the Epsom-born photographer was a full member of the cooperative for over 30 years and had served as the agency’s president from 2013 to 2017. “His humor, his clarity, and his vision shaped many discussions across the agency and within the wider photographic world,” said Magnum co-president, Lorenzo Meloni.

“He is known as a photographer, a photographer loved by the public – one hears one say – ‘it’s a Martin Parr.’ No other photographer — certainly not in my lifetime — has ever had that distinction,” said Magnum photographer David Hurn.

“This exhibition pays homage to the unique vision of Martin Parr, whose sharp eye for contemporary society and prominent role within Magnum Photos have left an enduring mark on photography. His influence resonates across generations, inspiring other photographers and captivating both amateurs and connoisseurs. It therefore felt especially meaningful to inaugurate our new gallery space with a celebration of his work,” says Clémence Vichard-Larroque, Senior Gallery Manager.

The exhibition runs from March 28 to June 6, coinciding with the Martin Parr exhibition Global Warning at the Jeu de Paume in Paris (January 30-May 24, 2026), as well as the Martin Parr exhibition Small World at Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière (March 26–May 30, 2026). This trio of exhibitions in Paris provides a timely opportunity to explore, or revisit, the work of Martin Parr.

All prints exhibited are available to acquire. View the catalogue of the exhibition at this link. For inquiries, please contact the gallery team at gallery@magnumphotos.com.