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This colour Polaroid print forms part of a photographic series of children's writers, for which Sulter was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery for their 2001 exhibition 'Beatrix Potter to Harry Potter: Portraits of Children's Writers'. John Agard (b.1949) is a poet, playwright, performer and anthologist. Born in Guyana, Agard began his career as a feature's writer for the Guyana Sunday Chronicle newspaper. After moving to England in 1977 he became a touring lecturer for the Commonwealth Institute promoting better understanding of Caribbean culture in schools. In 1993 he was appointed Poet in Residence at the South Bank Centre and became Poet in Residence at the BBC. His published poetry includes Man to Pan, winner of the Casa de las Américas Prize.
Title
John Agard (b.1949)
Date
2001
Medium
colour Polaroid print
Measurements
H 82.8 x W 56 cm
Accession number
NPG P949(1)
Acquisition method
commissioned, 2001
Work type
Photograph
National Portrait Gallery, London
St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England
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