New Brighton, 1985
43.2 cms x 52.1 cms (17 ins x 20.5 ins)
On verso signed, titled and inscribed "printed 1987"
printed in 1987
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Online auction" held on Tue, Jun 2, 2020.
Lot h123
Lot h123
Estimate: CAD $2,500 - $3,500
Realised: CAD $2,000
Realised: CAD $2,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired directly from Magnum Photos, New York by Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto
Literature:
Louis Kaplan, Photography and Humour, 2017, pages 31 and 32
Notes:
The prolific Martin Parr has had an extraordinary career as a satirical documentary photographer. Art historian Louis Kaplan explains, “Parr forged a career out of making the most ordinary things appear comically extraordinary and mocking the foibles of people from all states in his rather class-conscious country-not to mention everywhere else. Parr’s piercing and ironic look at the British working class as crass ‘white trash’ on holiday in the seaside town of New Brighton in Merseyside in The Last Resort (1983-1985) was a breakthrough and controversial project that rankled with many people for its unflattering views.” While some view Parr’s work as elitist, in numerous projects over the years Parr has demonstrated a rather egalitarian approach to criticism, taking aim at middle and upper classes as well, positioning himself as a social satirist. Parr notes, “I am looking for the vulnerability in society. I’m putting my finger on society’s vulnerabilities.”
This work was printed in 1987. The full sheet size is 20 x 24 inches.
Please note: this work is unframed.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including our Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Sale Notice and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 auction.
Acquired directly from Magnum Photos, New York by Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto
Literature:
Louis Kaplan, Photography and Humour, 2017, pages 31 and 32
Notes:
The prolific Martin Parr has had an extraordinary career as a satirical documentary photographer. Art historian Louis Kaplan explains, “Parr forged a career out of making the most ordinary things appear comically extraordinary and mocking the foibles of people from all states in his rather class-conscious country-not to mention everywhere else. Parr’s piercing and ironic look at the British working class as crass ‘white trash’ on holiday in the seaside town of New Brighton in Merseyside in The Last Resort (1983-1985) was a breakthrough and controversial project that rankled with many people for its unflattering views.” While some view Parr’s work as elitist, in numerous projects over the years Parr has demonstrated a rather egalitarian approach to criticism, taking aim at middle and upper classes as well, positioning himself as a social satirist. Parr notes, “I am looking for the vulnerability in society. I’m putting my finger on society’s vulnerabilities.”
This work was printed in 1987. The full sheet size is 20 x 24 inches.
Please note: this work is unframed.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including our Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Sale Notice and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 auction.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.