Matin Parr’s work is characterized by its criticism and analysis of different social classes and social values. This British artist uses irony and humor characteristic when to represent the harsh reality of the working class. In the 80′s, during the height of the Thatcher years, turned his eye and camera to the English middle class, families vacationing on the beach, with kids swimming and playing with garbage, on dirty and damaged beaches.

Some describe his art as insensitive while others appreciate his unsparing depictions of modern life. He studied at Manchester Polytechnic and in 1994 became a member of the international photographer´s collective Magnum. He has received awards, such as the Erich Salomon prize or in PhotoEspaña. He has published several books and has had numerous exhibitions mainly in Europe.

His work has evolved over the years, and his focus has turned from documenting the lower and middle classes after its production centered in works aimed at the lower classes suddenly began to photograph rich members of the jet set, and depict their leisurely life of fun, extravagance, and organized jaunts to the hippest locations. His new exhibit “Luxury” will be on display at the Minimum Space Gallery in Madrid (Doctor Fourquet 17. Metro Atocha) until 23 July this year. For the exhibition Martin Parr, he worked four long years, attending all the parties and society events that he could.

Images of silicon monsterpieces, operated to the point of spectacle are displayed alongside bourgeois ladies in bubblegum pink dresses, adorned with jewels and trademarks, and of course fat ladies encased in tight dresses like sausages, drips and spills of meals and drinks redorating their apparel. From racetracks to haute couture, such exotic places as Dubai to enigmatic cities like Moscow, Parr brings us closer to the filthy rich. Do not think twice, go ahead and rent apartments in Madrid. Enjoy this beautiful city and this magnificent exhibition.