Martin Parr's final exhibition 'Lacock' opens at Fox Talbot Museum

Martin Parr's final exhibition 'Lacock' opens at the Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, running from 27 June 2026 to 27 June 2027. The series of portraits documents English community and tradition, completed shortly before Parr's death at 73 on 6 December 2025. His widow Susie Parr and curator Dr Andy Cochrane discuss the project, which involved around 30 visits to Lacock over 2025. Parr was drawn to ordinary day-to-day life, avoiding extremes. The exhibition includes images of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, the Garden and Allotment Association Annual Flower Show, and village events. Parr had previously photographed Lacock in 1988 for his project 'The Cost of Living'. The National Trust property is the historic home of photography pioneer Henry Fox Talbot. Susie Parr describes the work as 'very kind' and a 'perfect rounding of the circle'. The exhibition is accompanied by a book, with the final image showing Parr's cup of tea and cake crumbs.