Match Point: Tennis by Martin Parr

Description

Anyone for tennis? Martin Parr's unique and evocative pictures capture the spectacle of a year at the Grand Slam tournaments. Since 2014, Martin Parr, one of Britain s bestloved photographers, has been granted exclusive access to the most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments, from the Australian and French Opens to Wimbledon and the US Open. Parr s vivid shots sometimes poignant, often hilarious provide a unique overview of life on and off the court, from players to picnickers, sun-hats, and visors to rain-stopped-play. Match Point features more than 80 photographs from a brand new body of work many published here for the first time.

Since the 1970s, Martin Parr s distinctive style has established his position as a leading cultural commentator on subjects ranging from consumerism and British identity to the art of the self-portrait. His insight and originality are universally admired and Parr has published over 80 photobooks, with his work having been recognized with major awards and over 100 exhibitions worldwide.

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