Publisher/Chris Boot

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Luxury is a collection of works by British photographer Martin Parr (1952-). This series captures in vivid color the behavior of the wealthy at parties, high society, racecourses, art fairs, and other gatherings around the world. In these scenes of luxury, where social stratification is clearly evident, Parr has continually observed the excessive staging and ostentatious luxury with a touch of humor and irony. While the sparkling bubbles of champagne and the glitter of jewelry are presented as symbols of ease and happiness, Parr also reveals the vanity, desire, and structure of consumer society that lurk beneath the surface. Through the expressions and poses, perfectly crafted like those in a shop window, Parr reveals a picture of "wealth" dominated by how it is perceived by others, gently shaking the foundations of the values we believe in.