Black and White: Messrs Smith and Carlos and Norman
Lindsay Johns explains the inspiration he draws from a black and white photo on his desk.
The Essay · BBC Radio 3
February 2, 201714m 27s
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Show Notes
In this series of essays, five writers talk about what black and white evokes for them. Lindsay Johns looks to a black & white photo at his desk for inspiration. The picture of athletes Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Peter Norman on the Olympic podium in 1968 reveals ideas that are central to his writing. Lindsay is a writer, broadcaster and Head of Arts and Culture at Policy Exchange.