RE: [Leica] Martin Parr

["Tim Atherton" <tim@KairosPhoto.com>]

I can't think of any other contemporary photographer who so successfully
show what modern, middle class life is really like. IMNSHO a true
documentarian. And at least he openly admits to a certain point of view as
opposed to so many photographers who claim objectivity, and yet on even
superficial examination obviously have their own biases.

Give me that bright tacky kitschy world we live in anytime! Seen with a true
sense of humour too.

And yes, one of Magnum's best sellers - keeps them afloat so the rest of
them can keep pursuing "serious" projects - apart from Erwitt of course,
who's advertising work also brings in a pretty penny.

Tim A

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of
> ARTHURWG@aol.com
> Sent: November 17, 2000 4:32 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Martin Parr
>
>
> As I remember, Parr was made a member of Magnum when they decided
> they needed
> to join the real world. But many members,  most importantly
> Jones-Griffith,
> thought his work WAY out of place at  the agency known for concerned
> photography. J-G made a big stink, wrote a letter, etc. But you
> have to admit
> that Parr has made an enormous contribution-- to advertising!  Arthur
>