ronald "smokey" phillips
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ronald "smokey" phillips

Born 1944

Ronald Phillips (Charlie): A Photographer's Journey Through London’s Soul Ronald Phillips, known universally as Charlie, is a Jamaican-born photographer whose work has profoundly documented the vibrant tapestry of black London and cemented his place as one of Britain’s foremost chroniclers of urban culture. Born in Kingston on November 22nd, 1944, Phillips' formative years instilled within him an enduring fascination with maritime his…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ronald "smokey" phillips's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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