Martin Parr's Final Commission Captures British Life

The National Trust is exhibiting "Lacock by Martin Parr," the final major commission by the late photographer Martin Parr. Shot in Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, the birthplace of photography, the exhibition features Parr's signature style, capturing the essence of British life with images of a prize potato, a horse-headed scarecrow, and village events. Parr, who died in December, had a history with the village, having photographed it in the 1980s. The exhibition, running for a year, is described by curators as Parr's "gift to us all," showcasing his ability to find fascination in the ordinary and present serious photographs disguised as entertainment.