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With 'allotment gardeners' renowned British photographer, Martin Parr has created a new series which he realised in five allotments in Düsseldorf and Krefeld.He met Mathis (just 15 years old) who runs the garden for his father, a multi-generational operation growing strictly organic fruit and vegetables.Parr also spoke with young parents who share a garden, with Ingo the cactus breeder, with Michael the miniature train enthusiast, and with Petra the 'tomato woman'.'Allotment gardeners' is the loving view on one of the original German clichés: the allotment gardeners.With his own British sense of humour, Martin Parr has created portraits of allotment gardeners that go beyond the persons.Published on occasion of the exhibition, MARTIN PARR: RETROSPECTIVE at NRW-Forum Düsseldorf (19 July - 10 November 2019).Co-published with NRW Forum Düsseldorf.English and German text.