Killip, Chris
Chris Killip: The Station
- ISBN 13:
- 9783958296169
- author:
- Killip, Chris
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Steidl Verlag
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 80
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Individual Photographer,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Station by Chris Killip In 2016, a long-forgotten box of contact sheets was rediscovered, containing images of raw youth captured at an anarcho-punk music venue in Gateshead between 1981 and 1985. These photographs, made by renowned photographer Chris Killip, had lain dormant for 30 years. The Station was more than just a music space - it was a hub for self-expression and punk politics. Killip's photographs convey the energy and sense of community that defined this pivotal moment in British history. The images show young people unencumbered by convention, free to express themselves without expectation or judgment. This book presents a unique glimpse into a bygone era, one that continues to resonate with those who value individuality and creative freedom.