Chris Kirby is a documentary photographer. He was born in London and was admitted to Kingston College of Art and Design (in the UK), later obtaining a diploma in journalism from the British College of Journalism.
As a documentary photographer Chris worked in the UK, Europe and especially Africa. He explores areas of social context including: culture and identity, historical perspectives, traditions and beliefs, socio-economic issues and marginalised communities.
Chris's work has featured in numerous print and online publications, and has won recognition in international awards, most recently: Winner Black and White International Award, 2016 - Winner Black and White Spider Awards, 2017, Winner LensCulture Exposure Awards, 2018, Winner Association of Photographer Award, 2019. His photography has been exhibited in the UK, Europe, and most recently at the Klompching Gallery in New York, USA, Spazio Tetenal in Rome and St. Martins-in-the-Field, Somerset House, Mall Gallery and Truman Gallery in London.
Soweto - On the Inside
Classical Strings
To the Beat of the Drum
New Beginnings
Don't Even Go There!
Saturday's cavalcades
Mandela's Prison
Look and you will see
Touched by realities
We gave you forgiveness... (you kept the Krugerrands)
Enigmatic Bodyscapes
Dancing in Pantone
Small nets, Hand lines
Lest We Forget - WW1, an African Pespective
Back of the Big Top
Looking out, Looking in
Hamefarin - Homecoming
All Dressed Up