Martin Parr’s Small World,presented by Milford comes to Napier for FOTOFEST

FOTOFEST 2026 celebrates the enduring legacy of one of photography’s most influential figures, Martin Parr, with a presentation of his landmark series Small World.

Known for his colourful, witty photographs of tourists around the world, Parr’s work captures the humour, quirks and shared experiences of travel. Small World is one of his best-loved series and offers a fascinating look at how we explore the world—and ourselves.

This exhibition is just one of more than 60 free exhibitions taking place across Hawke’s Bay during FOTOFEST 2026, celebrating photography in galleries, public spaces and unexpected places throughout the region.

Other guest exhibitors include Murray Cammick, Jenny Tomlin, Kirsten Hough, Simon Devitt and Veda Austin alongside more than 40 local, national, and international photographers exhibiting their work, with many for sale. Note not all exhibitions are at CAN gallery but across Napier, Ahuriri Hastings and Havelock North, including Hastings Art Centre.

There are a number of talks, workshops and opportunity to engage, learn and connect over the 3 week festival.

Head to the Photography Capital, Hawke's Bay, for FOTOFEST Photography Festival 2026. All exhibitions are free to view.

Download the walking map from Friday 25th September at www.fotofest.nz

Image - © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japan, 1996

Contact the host of FOTOFEST 2026 Photography Festival - Martin Parr’s Small World Exhibition