Bailey on home turf in London's East End: a democratic vision of its people, places and buildings Born and bred in London's East End, David Bailey (born 1938) has returned to visit and photograph his home turf again and again over the decades: "I've watched it slowly fade with time, from a city being bombed in the Blitz to a smoking ember of what it once was." Road to Barkingis Bailey's latest portrait of the East End, specifically the diverse borough of Barking and Dagenham, described by the leader of its council, Darren Rodwell, as "the last bastion of working-class London where traditional Cockney mingles with over 120 languages from around the world." From buskers, flower sellers and butchers to snow-dusted stone angels in a cemetery and abandoned boats on the edge of the Thames, from yawning passengers on the Tube to police officers and punks and all in between, Bailey's vision is loving and democratic.
David Bailey
David Bailey is a renowned British photographer known for his iconic portraits of celebrities and models. His work captures the essence of the swinging 60s in London, with a raw and gritty style that revolutionized fashion photography. Bailey's contributions to the art world continue to inspire and influence generations of photographers.
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