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Christopher Jackson



Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson is a freelance writer based in London. His work appears regularly in Politics, Salon, Third Way and The Hill. His collection of poems "The Gallery" was published in 2013 by the University of Salzburg to critical acclaim. His next book, on Roger Federer, is forthcoming in 2016.



ARTICLES BY CHRISTOPHER JACKSON


Westminster: The Dark Backing of the Mirror

Westminster: The Dark Backing of the Mirror

Do we need to think again about how our society handles terrorism, asks Christopher Jackson, in the wake of the Westmins
| April 12th, 2017
Islam on the Banks of the Thames

Islam on the Banks of the Thames

William Shakespeare turned 400 last year. Christopher Jackson revisits his work to find that Shakespeare’s jo
| March 28th, 2017
What Has Obama Ever Done For Us?

What Has Obama Ever Done For Us?

As President Barack Obama prepares to leave office, CHRISTOPHER JACKSON looks at his administration from the perspective
| January 9th, 2017
Escher at the Alhambra

Escher at the Alhambra

MC Escher’s work is valued for its complexity, and its representations of infinity. But a look at his life shows h
| May 10th, 2016
Gravity, Our Mutual Friend

Gravity, Our Mutual Friend

Hussein Chalayan has crossed over from fashion to dance with his show Gravity Fatigue at Sadler’s Wells, and his n
| February 12th, 2016
What We Talk About When We Talk About Paris

What We Talk About When We Talk About Paris

A week after Paris, Christopher Jackson explores how we grieve after a tragedy. In doing so, he takes a deeper look at r
| November 20th, 2015