Cet épisode est présenté par Squarespace.
Vous voulez lancer votre marque, votre projet ou votre portfolio ?
Squarespace est l’outil que j’aurais rêvé d’avoir à mes débuts : templates élégants, boutique en ligne intégrée, paiement sécurisé, gestion des stocks, emailing, optimisation SEO… tout en un, sans développeur et sans prise de tête.
Essayez 14 jours. -10 % avec le code BOLD → squarespace.com/BOLD
📧 Abonnez vous à ma Newsletter
➡ Newsletter TheBoldWay
___________________________________
➜ TheBoldWay Newsletter : https://www.theboldway.fr/newsletter
Interviewing Martin Parr was a childhood dream. At first, he said no because he didn't feel like doing an interview longer than 30 minutes, so I decided to make an exception. I proposed doing a 30-minute interview and renaming my podcast TheShortWay! Believe it or not, he said yes! It's short, but it's good!
Martin Parr is a distinguished British documentary photographer, curator, and filmmaker, known for his vibrant and thought-provoking images. He has been photographing for more than 50 years, capturing the social landscapes and peculiarities of life with a unique and often satirical eye. Based in Bristol, Parr has established the Martin Parr Foundation, which since 2017, has been a hub for celebrating and preserving the works of British and Irish documentary photographers. His foundation also offers a rich program of events, including talks and seminars, fostering a creative community in the vibrant city of Bristol.
In this episode, Parr shares insights into his career, his transition from black and white to color photography in the 1980s, and his perspective on documentary photography as a reflection of his relationship with the world. He discusses the influence of his childhood in Surrey, his approach to photography, and his thoughts on the importance of being authentic in one's work. Parr also touches on various aspects of his career, including his involvement in fashion photography, his views on criticism and social media, and the future of photography as a medium. The conversation delves into his creative process, the challenges of capturing iconic images, and the role of a photographer in society. With his characteristic wit and candor, Martin Parr offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a photographer who continues to be excited by the medium and its possibilities.
➜ Find all the references and photos taken during the recording on www.theboldway.fr
What you will learn:
00:02:40 - Who is Martin Parr
00:03:00 - What he stands for
00:03:10 - His childhood in the London suburbs
00:04:15 - His "tipping points"
00:05:52 - His experience within the Magnum photography agency
00:07:24 - How he manages social media
00:08:01- The different mediums he plays with
00:10:36 - Difficulties he encountered during his career
00:13:07 - If he uses artificial intelligence
00:13:41 - His biggest failure
00:14:29 - The cost of working with Martin Parr
00:15:00 - The role of the photographer according to Martin
00:15:35 - How he progresses and reinvents himself
00:16:23 - The future of photography
00:17:29 - Advice for beginner photographers
00:18:00 - His main subject in his photographs
00:18:23 - His work for Jacquemus, Gucci, Toilet Paper, and other famous brands 00:20:13 - His advice for finding a catchy title
00:20:54 "Best cool accelerators"
00:22:04 - What he thinks about the famous Picasso quote "Good Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal"
00:25:53 - What he is most proud of
00:26:17 - Where his drive comes from
00:30:09 - What his routine is
00:30:36 - The three most important photographers to him
00:31:00 - Who he would like to hear in this podcast
References :
Personalities
François Hébel: Former director of the Fondation Henri-Cartier-Bresson.
Garry Winogrand: One of the main representatives of the street photography movement.
Tony Ray-Jones: English photographer.
Thomas Struth: German-born photographer.
Organizations
Martin Parr Foundation: A gallery, library, studio, and archive center with a continuous program of exhibitions and events to support the photography community.
Magnum Photos: Photographic press agency founded on May 22, 1947, in New York.
BBC: British public service broadcaster founded in 1922.
Jacquemus: French ready-to-wear brand founded by Simon Porte Jacquemus.
Gucci: Italian fashion and luxury brand headquartered in Florence, Italy.
Toilet Paper: Art magazine created and produced by Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari.
Louis Vuitton: French luxury leather goods house, also specializing in ready-to-wear since the early 2000s.
Martin's Photo Book
Fashion Faux Parr: Book tracing three decades of fashion in 250 unpublished images of Martin's work as well as his collaborations with prestigious magazines and fashion houses. An exhibition is planned to coincide with the book release from March 22 to May 24, 2024, at the Clémentine de la Féronnière gallery.
Nb: TheBoldWay ou The Bold Way, anciennement connu sous le nom de Entreprendre dans la mode ou EDLM , est un podcast produit et réalisé par Adrien Garcia.
Nb: TheBoldWay ou The Bold Way, anciennement connu sous le nom de Entreprendre dans la mode ou EDLM , est un podcast produit et réalisé par Adrien Garcia.
Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.