Following the death of Martin Parr on 6 December 2025 the Martin Parr Foundation has posted a short statement to reassure its members and the wider photography world about its future. It is reproduced here:
We've been asked a lot over the past weeks - What's next for the Foundation? - so we wanted to assure everyone that out mission remains the same.
Martin put in place a sustainable plan for the Foundation's future and we will continue with our programme of events and exhibitions, as well as continue to grow our collection of photography and to nurture new talent.
We will continue to hold BOP_Bristol, our annual photobook festival, and we'll still be involved in Bristol Photo Festival.
We deeply miss Martin's presence, but we are strengthened by the outpouring of support from across the globe in response to Martin's death. If you would like to help us continue Martin's work supporting the photography commnity, please consider joining us as a Member, Supporter or Patron.
The Martin Parr Foundation and membership can be seen here: https://martinparrfoundation.org/
The Foundation's first exhibition of 2026 will be Martin's The Last Resort first shown in 1986 at the Serpentine Gallery, London. It opens at the Foundation on 20 February 2026. Details on BPH - with some of the 1986 reports and reviews - in the next week or so.
Photo: Martin Parr at the opening of A year in the life of Chew Stoke at the Foundation in January 2023. © Michael Pritchard
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