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Martin Parr's Beach Therapy at Spazio Damiani, Bologna

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Martin Parr's exhibition 'Beach Therapy' at Spazio Damiani in Bologna showcases his latest editorial project, shifting from close-up details to wider perspectives using telephoto lenses. The British photographer, born in Epsom in 1952, is known for his iconic beach imagery and English humor. The show runs from November 2018.

Key facts

  • Martin Parr (Epsom, 1952) is the subject of the exhibition.
  • The exhibition is titled 'Beach Therapy'.
  • It is held at Spazio Damiani in Bologna.
  • The show features Parr's latest editorial project.
  • Parr uses telephoto lenses to capture wider perspectives.
  • The exhibition opened in November 2018.
  • Parr's parents' birdwatching hobby influenced his work.
  • The article references Erwin Panofsky's essay 'La spiaggia come forma simbolica'.

Entities

Artists

  • Martin Parr

Institutions

  • Spazio Damiani
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Bologna
  • Italy
  • Epsom
  • United Kingdom

Sources