Meet the characters from Dublin’s inner city during the 1980s. Photographer Gerry Smith captured these compelling images in the Irish capital before it found a revitalization in the past decade as development opportunities took hold and many urban spaces were transformed by modern architecture. Smith’s photos were compiled into Dublin Inner City 1980s , an attractive, black and white photo book that exhibits the fascinating social and historical narrative of the city’s past. (There’s a video preview of the collection over here.) Most of the portraits are so boldly expressive, they’re almost like stills from a movie. Visit Smith’s website to see more of his impressive work, and click through our gallery to experience Dublin’s inner city life in the ’80s.
Gerry Smith, Moore St. Market [Spotted via Retronaut]
Gerry Smith, Royal Canal
Gerry Smith, Old Busker
Gerry Smith, Tenements
Gerry Smith, Happy Halloween
Gerry Smith, Delivery Man
Gerry Smith, Dubliner
Gerry Smith, Summerhill Kids
Gerry Smith, Old Woman
Gerry Smith, Gardiner St. Tenements
Gerry Smith, Fishmonger
Gerry Smith, Drinker