March 6th: Photography Lecture at the Akron Art Museum

Lecture:Photobiography with Martin Parr
March 6, 2008, 6:30 pm

British documentary photographer and photojournalist Martin Parr will lecture about his distinguished work and career. Parr’s photographic projects take a critical look at modern society, specifically consumerism, foreign travel and tourism, motoring, family and relationships and food. This lecture is sponsored by The University of Akron Myers School of Art, Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Lecture Series.

Location: Charles and Jane Lehner Auditorium, Akron Art Museum Admission: This program is free and open to the public.

Thanks to the Friends of Photography of the Cleveland Museum of Art for making me aware of this event. Additional information about Martin Parr and the Bidwell's support of the Lecture series was referenced in Brewed Fresh Daily.