Martin Parr. Global Warning at Jeu de Paume Paris
The exhibition “Global Warning” by Martin Parr is presented at Jeu de Paume in Paris, and shows humorous photos of everyday life—tourists, food, shopping, technology—can also be read as a powerful critique of consumerism and a warning about the environmental impact of modern lifestyles.
The title “Global Warning” is a play on words with “global warming.” It suggests that Parr’s photographs act as a warning about the modern world and the environmental and social consequences of our lifestyles.
The exhibition gathers about 180 photographs taken by Martin Parr from the late 1970s to 2024, covering more than 50 years of his career.
The show is organized around five thematic sections that examine the contradictions of contemporary society.
Main themes include:
– Mass tourism (crowded beaches, holiday resorts)
– Consumer culture and supermarkets full of products
– Technology addiction (smartphones, screens everywhere)
– Human relationship with animals and nature
– Environmental crisis and overconsumption.
Martin Parr started photographing in the 1970s and became known for his documentary style focused on British society. He is famous for depicting everyday life with irony and humor, often highlighting consumerism, tourism, and social contrasts.
Over the decades, his work has become international, documenting not just Britain but also Italy, Spain, India, China, and the U.S.
