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“I wanted [photography] to be more than a document, to be something that is as close as you could possibly be to the subject.”

Quote by Chris Killip

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Chris Killip
Chris Killip

Chris Killip, a British photographer born on July 11, 1946, is renowned for his profound insights into the social and cultural landscape of Northern Ireland. His work, particularly his documentation of the social changes during the periods of industrialization and deindustrialization, is characterized by its unique style, black and white photography, and strong emotional expression. more

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“The moment you make a photograph you consign whatever you photograph to the past as that specific moment no longer exists, it is history. The photography that I practice takes place in a specific time and place, depicting real moments in people's lives. In some ways I think of myself as a historian, but not of the word. History is most often written from a distance, and rarely from the viewpoint of those who endured it.”