British Photographer Martin Parr Dies at 73

Martin Parr, one of the sharpest and most influential photographers of British life, has died at 73 at his home in Bristol. The Martin Parr Foundation confirmed his passing to the BBC.Parr spent over 50 years turning everyday Britain into a stage, shooting seaside arcades, cafeteria trays, cheap souvenirs and the awkward encounters of public life. Born in Surrey in 1952, he discovered photography through his grandfather, an amateur photographer who sparked his early obsession. He later joined Ma...