Sofa Sessions: Conversations with Martin Parr - Anna Ray-Jones

Anna Ray-Jones sits down with Martin Parr to discuss the life and work of the photographer Tony Ray-Jones in the latest Sofa Session from the Martin Parr Foundation 📺 They talk about Tony Ray-Jones' photographic style, his inspiration and stubborn dedication when photographing the English. This discussion coincides with the exhibition 'The English Seen' now open at the foundation in Bristol 📸
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Produced by the Martin Parr Foundation. Filmed and edited by Alex Parkyn-Smith.

[@nigelfairburn7554]

Thanks for posting this couldn't make the opening so great to hear Anna's thoughts and insights.

[@MartinParrFDN]

Thanks Nigel. Glad we are able to give some information for those who couldn't make it. Look forward to seeing you at the foundation soon 🏖️

[@Clicknick007]

Thank you for posting this excellent interview. Recently visited your exhibition, which was a wonderful summary of Tony's work.

[@MartinParrFDN]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Nick. It is always good to hear when our viewers have been able to come and visit us at the foundation. Look forward to seeing you again at future exhibitions.

[@suehodnett6911]

Great stuff

[@MartinParrFDN]

Thanks for commenting 📷

[@petemc5070]

Brodovich, Szarkowsi, while we never had their like in the UK, even if we had, the antipathy towards photography by the art institutions here was near total and has only softened in recent years, (eg Tate). They may have achieved little. The real story is the failure of British photography upon the world stage.

[@MartinParrFDN]

How do you feel about the current energy within the British photography scene producing some really great work? Will this go far enough to re-adjust the balance?