Satire, selfies and the situation we are in
In photographer Martin Parr’s frame, humor becomes essential as the world loses its balance Martin Fri. Photo: AFP PARIS: British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never needed more satire like this in his images, arguing that many people are now too rich and living in unsustainable ways. The 73-year-old warned the “we’re all in” situation was dire. Known for his humorous snaps of bronze sailors and selfie-taking tourists, Parr spoke to AFP in Paris during a visit to promote his autobiography, titled ‘Utterly lazy and careless’ – a line taken from his French teacher’s scathing school report
