Celebrate Manx heritage with the "Tynwald Week – Photos by Martin Parr"
Celebrate Manx heritage with the "Tynwald Week – Photos by Martin Parr" eight stamp collection. Renowned for his witty and perceptive documentary photography, Martin Parr brings his distinctive style to this unique stamp series, capturing the essence of Tynwald Week on the Isle of Man.
This collection features eight stunning designs that beautifully encapsulate the blend of solemnity and revelry defining Tynwald Week. From the historic Tynwald Ceremony to Viking re-enactments, military pageantry, and the joyous street fairs, each stamp tells a story of Manx identity and pride.
Martin Parr’s candid, colourful images showcase the authenticity of everyday moments, offering a fresh perspective on traditional celebrations. As a celebrated photographer with over 120 published books and exhibitions worldwide, Parr’s work is admired by photographers and art enthusiasts alike.
Martin Parr's iconic style brings a burst of colour and candid authenticity to every frame, capturing the essence of human nature and societal dynamics with unparalleled wit and insight. His lens uncovers the beauty in the ordinary, revealing the inner character of his subjects in a way that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
This collaboration also coincides with a special exhibition at the Manx Museum, showcasing Parr's vibrant captures of Tynwald Week which opens on 29th June 2024.
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Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Manx history told through the lens of Martin Parr.
Martin Parr is one of the best-known documentary photographers of his generation. With over 120 books of his own published, and another 30 edited by Parr, his photographic legacy is already established. Parr also acts as a curator and editor. He has curated two photography festivals, Arles in 2004 and Brighton Biennial in 2010.
More recently Parr curated the Barbican exhibition, Strange and Familiar. He has been a member of the Magnum agency since 1994 and was President from 2013-2017. In 2013 Parr was appointed the visiting professor of photography at the University of Ulster.
Martin’s work has been collected by many of the leading museums, from the Tate, the Pompidou and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He established the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol in 2017. In 2019 the National Portrait Gallery in London held a major exhibition of Parr’s work titled Only Human, while his images appeared behind photography collector Elton John as he performed last year at Glastonbury. In 2021 Martin was awarded the CBE.
We are very grateful to the following for their kind assistance: Rod Bower, Leroy Bonnick, Kurt Dimelow, Mark ’Tex’ Houston, Aaron O’Reilly, John Shakespeare and Michael Speers.
We are especially grateful to Manx photographer Adrian Cowin who so expertly assisted Martin amongst the crowds and clamour of Tynwald to help capture these insightful images, and the many Isle of Man Government staff behind the scenes who enabled this very positive collaboration.
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Images: |
Martin Parr |
| Text: | IOM Post Office |
| Design: | EJC Design |
| Printer: | bpost |
| Process: | Offset Lithography |
| Colours: | 4 + Spot UV |
| Paper: | Gummed FSC Securpost 110 GPW |
| Perforations: | 11.5 per 2cm |
| Stamp Size: | 40 x 40mm |
| Format: | Sheets of 20 |
| Date of Issue: | 29th June 2024 |
Limited Editions: First Day Cover: 3500; Presentation Pack: 3000
Product Code: ADI43
Product Issue Date: 29th June 2024
The ultimate collectable for any Martin Parr enthusiast combines the prestige booklet and an exclusive set of stampcards presented within a specially designed folder.
Product Code: ADI71
Product Issue Date: 29th June 2024
Delve deeper in to Tynwald Week Photos by Martin Parr with this 28-page Prestige Booklet. This booklet is a treasure trove for collectors and photography enthusiasts, featuring the full issue text alongside an extensive collection of Martin Parr’s captivating images taken during his visit to the Isle of Man. The booklet is crafted with the highest quality materials, ensuring a premium look and feel that complements the artistry within.
Product Code: ADI41
Product Issue Date: 29th June 2024
A four page glossy folder beautifully houses the eight Tynwald Week Photos by Martin Parr stamps as well as providing the narrative of Parr's week on the Isle of Man capturing the great Manx traditions.
Limited Edition
Product Code: ADI91
Product Issue Date: 29th June 2024
This specially designed collector's item features all eight vibrant stamps from the Tynwald Week Photos by Martin Parr, uniquely cancelled on the first day of issue with a yellow foiled postmark. Within the cover is a bold and colourful filler card with additional imagery and commentary on Parr and his week on the Island.
Product Code: ADI36
Product Issue Date: 29th June 2024
Eight stamps are beautifully presented within this colourful booklet pane as featured in the Prestige Booklet Tynwald Week Photos by Martin Parr.
Product Code: ADI31
Product Issue Date: 29th June 2024
Celebrate Manx heritage with the "Tynwald Week – Photos by Martin Parr" eight stamp collection. Renowned for his witty and perceptive documentary photography, Martin Parr brings his distinctive style to this unique stamp series, capturing the essence of Tynwald Week on the Isle of Man.