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A new exhibition shows an early glimpse of the genius that built the master photographer's reputation

This year brings a host of new exhibitions in and around the French capital, including a major Matisse retrospective, a monumental installation on the Pont Neuf bridge and an homage to British photographer Martin Parr, who passed away in December. RFI looks at some of the highlights on the upcoming…

Tributes have been paid to the great British photographer Martin Parr who died last weekend aged 73. Famous for his often humorous takes on everyday life, in this special edition of European Lens, Damiani Books CEO Silvia Pesci looks back at their partnership and his unique way of capturing culture.

Artists explore insomnia and snoozing, sculptors imagine alternative futures and we look back with a great British photographer – all in your weekly dispatch

Unfettered love for late photographer in France and elsewhere stands in contrast to occasional reservations in UK

In today’s newsletter: Chatbots are becoming confidants for young people in distress​ – raising urgent questions about safeguarding, regulation and the limits of synthetic empathy

With a sharp eye and saturated colours, Parr’s photographs revealed the world in all its eccentric glory. Here, his friends, peers and collaborators pay tribute to a master

Brief letters: A photographer’s legacy | Getting in the Christmas spirit | Crossword cat | New dictionary entry | Peace prize for Putin

Martin Parr (1952-2025) captured the idiosyncrasies of British life like no other photographer. In this 2016 interview, before his sad passing on December 6, 2025, he revealed all about self-publishing, beach experiments, and an unexpected sideline…