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Martin Parr's 'Global Warning' Exhibition Examines Tourism's Dark Side

4/21/2026

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Martin Parr, a photographer, presents the exhibition 'Global Warning' at Jeu de Paume.
Parr's work highlights tourism and consumerism, showing leisure becoming a slog amid crowds and waste.
The show features photographs of tourists at famous landmarks and wealth contrasts in Bali and Gambia.
The museum expects the exhibition to be its most visited.
Parr's work remains relevant, prompting viewers to consider the implications of their desires.

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Story summary

Martin Parr, a photographer, presents the exhibition 'Global Warning' at Jeu de Paume.
Parr's work highlights tourism and consumerism, showing leisure becoming a slog amid crowds and waste.
The show features photographs of tourists at famous landmarks and wealth contrasts in Bali and Gambia.
The museum expects the exhibition to be its most visited.
Parr's work remains relevant, prompting viewers to consider the implications of their desires.