English photographer and artist Martin Parr at his exhibition "Short & Sweet" at Museo Civico Archeologico on December 7, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Roberto Serra/Iguana Press/Getty Images

One of Britain’s most acclaimed photographers, Martin Parr, died on Saturday at age 73, his foundation said on Sunday.

A prolific photographer and collector, Parr obsessively documented his surroundings for over 50 years.

During this time, his vibrant photos of people set against backdrops of seaside towns, village fairs and public swimming pools captured the attention of an international fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of everyday British life.

The documentary photographer died at his home in Bristol, in southwest England, the statement posted on the website of the Martin Parr Foun

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