Luxury

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British photographer Martin Parr is known for creating fiction out of reality through his satirical images of the wealthy. His work, "Luxury," serves as a commentary on conspicuous consumption, showcasing candid moments from the international party circuit, including champagne lunches, horse races, and high-profile fairs in Moscow, Dubai, and Beijing. This series, consisting of 35 pieces created between 2003 and 2009, is part of the touring exhibition Parrworld. Parr adeptly documents the trends and social norms of the bourgeoisie—featuring diamond-encrusted jewelry, purebred puppies, racecars, and excess food and drink—while highlighting the cliche-laden tedium of wealth. His unique perspective likens him to a housefly, buzzing around the affluent, capturing their lives in a vivid, exaggerated manner. Critic Neal Brown describes this style as landing on the edges of plates and viewing the world as a grotesquely colorful feast. Exquisitely designed, this volume features a padded, gilt-foiled mock-leather cover, making it a fitting memento of a pre-bubble era. An introduction by renowned fashion designer Paul Smith, a fan of Parr, adds further insight into the work.