Don McCullin
Sir Don McCullin is one of Britain’s most prolific photojournalists, known for capturing the international conflict zones of the late 20th century in The Sunday Times Magazine. Don’s new book The Landscape might encompass the entirety of his working life, but the subject is more pastoral in nature. The corners of rural England come alive under his preference for moody, metallic skies.
Speaking at the Martin Parr Foundation, it was only fitting that Martin Parr himself should interview Don about the new book, his work and a life-long love affair with taking pictures. “You are the most honest photographer I know,” says Martin to end the evening. “Thank you.”
Martin Parr: I think all photographers have a moment where they decide they want to be a photographer. What was yours?
I never really wanted to be a photographer. When I worked in Mayfair, I used to photograph line drawings for artists, and they said “You should take these pictures to newspaper.” Eventually they were published, and they gave me £50 – which is more money than I had earned in my whole life.
