Very good summary of one of my favourite photographs, Neil. I love the quotation about optimism too.
And thank you very much for the mention. Working with Chris Killip’s son to design the website was a highlight of 2023. They call it work - surrounding myself with his photo books for inspiration!!
Thanks for this reflection on Killip's work on the North East. My own favourite Killip book is Here Comes Everyone with his photos from the West if Ireland. The setting could not be more different - rural rather than urban, colour as well as black in white, but the same affection for people and their trust in him shines through.
Your articles are always a joy to read! Thoughtful, compact and always an inspiration for my own writing! Thank you. His photographs are incredibly moving. Along with your words and thoughts it is a brilliant read! Thank you!
Man, a footnote! Love it. What is missing from most posts on substack I do declare. But again, a fantastic piece of yet another fantastic photographer. Filling in the many gaps in my knowledge
Hi Neil, Chris Killip may be the greatest UK photographer of the period. I admire the work and enjoy the images immensely. Thank you for showing some of his great images! I might suggest that the term 'revolution' is perhaps a misnomer. Revolution is when the masses rise against the institutions. This was the opposite, the tone-deaf Mrs. Thatcher imposing her will on the people with complete disregard for the consequences. The consequences for which we still pay.
Very good summary of one of my favourite photographs, Neil. I love the quotation about optimism too.
And thank you very much for the mention. Working with Chris Killip’s son to design the website was a highlight of 2023. They call it work - surrounding myself with his photo books for inspiration!!
Thanks for this reflection on Killip's work on the North East. My own favourite Killip book is Here Comes Everyone with his photos from the West if Ireland. The setting could not be more different - rural rather than urban, colour as well as black in white, but the same affection for people and their trust in him shines through.
Your articles are always a joy to read! Thoughtful, compact and always an inspiration for my own writing! Thank you. His photographs are incredibly moving. Along with your words and thoughts it is a brilliant read! Thank you!
A guy that good don't need no formal education!
I've never heard of this photographer, what an amazing eye
An amazing photographer. Tish Murtha is another incredible documentary photographer worth checking out who covered the same themes at the same time.
Excellent piece, incredible photographs. Thank you.
A really interesting article…. amazing photos
Great piece. Would love to know what kind of camera and lens he was using.
Man, a footnote! Love it. What is missing from most posts on substack I do declare. But again, a fantastic piece of yet another fantastic photographer. Filling in the many gaps in my knowledge
Middle Ages and the twentieth century intertwined.” - love this.
Hi Neil, Chris Killip may be the greatest UK photographer of the period. I admire the work and enjoy the images immensely. Thank you for showing some of his great images! I might suggest that the term 'revolution' is perhaps a misnomer. Revolution is when the masses rise against the institutions. This was the opposite, the tone-deaf Mrs. Thatcher imposing her will on the people with complete disregard for the consequences. The consequences for which we still pay.