THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND PRESERVES THE LEGACY OF PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO MADE, AND CONTINUE TO MAKE, IMPORTANT WORK FOCUSED ON THE BRITISH ISLES.
THE FOUNDATION HAS THREE AIMS:
Hold a growing collection of works by selected British and Irish photographers as well as images taken in the British Isles by international photographers.
House an expanding library of British and Irish photobooks.
GALLERY
The gallery exhibits photographs by contemporary British and Irish photographers as well as works from the collection.
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ARCHIVE
The Foundation houses Martin Parr’s archive spanning 45 years and a growing collection of works by selected British and Irish photographers, as well as images taken in the British Isles by international photographers.
LIBRARY
The library includes over 2000 books by both British and Irish photographers as well as complete back catalogues of important publications such as Creative Camera and Camera Work for educational and research purposes.
STUDIO
The studio provides scanning, digital processing and printing for Martin Parr and photographers associated with the Foundation.
SHOP
Books, posters, postcards and gifts are available to buy in the gallery shop and online.
EVENT SPACE
The Foundation hosts talks, screenings and events throughout the year. These are ticketed – further details can be found here.
CHRIS KILLIP ARCHIVE
The Martin Parr Foundation holds a large collection of Chris Killip work including signed silver gelatin prints, the two original book dummies for In Flagrante, experimental book prototypes and 1400 digital image files. Full, unframed, exhibition print sets are available to hire through the Foundation.
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FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP
Members will be able to enjoy benefits including
• access to the library by appointment
• discounts for events
• invitations to private views
• 10% discount in the shop
• welcome tours
Membership scheme launching in late 2018
Help us shape the scheme by filling in this 5 min survey.
