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Chris Killip's 1982 photograph 'Bever's First Day Out' captures Skinningrove life

publication · 2026-04-22

Chris Killip created the gelatin silver print titled 'Bever's First Day Out' in 1982. The photograph measures 15 13/16 by 20 1/16 inches and depicts a scene from Skinningrove in North Yorkshire. Yossi Milo represents the artist's work. Artcritical published this image entry on February 22, 2016. The photograph documents daily life in a specific English coastal community. Killip's work provides visual documentation of industrial Britain during that period. The image was shared through an online art publication platform. This entry forms part of a larger photographic presentation about Peter Hujar and Chris Killip's works.

Key facts

  • Chris Killip created 'Bever's First Day Out' in 1982
  • The photograph is a gelatin silver print
  • Dimensions are 15 13/16 x 20 1/16 inches
  • The image depicts Skinningrove in North Yorkshire
  • Yossi Milo represents the artist
  • Artcritical published the entry on February 22, 2016
  • The photograph documents English coastal community life
  • The entry is part of a presentation about Peter Hujar and Chris Killip

Entities

Artists

  • Chris Killip
  • Peter Hujar

Institutions

  • Artcritical
  • Yossi Milo

Locations

  • Skinningrove
  • North Yorkshire
  • England

Sources