John talks with Kristian Vistrup Madsen. We have a fascinating conversation about Kristian’s correspondence with a prisoner in the USA, what it means to tell people’s stories and how writing can lead to a better understanding of ourselves and the world at large. Kristian is a writer based in Berlin. He is a contributor to magazines such as Artforum, Frieze, Texte Zur Kunst and Kunstkritikk, and the recipient of the 2020 Broken Dimanche Press Writing Prize. DOING TIME, a collection of essays about prison correspondence, appropriation, and the boundaries of fiction, was published by Floating Opera Press in Summer 2021.Recorded in front of a live audience on the terrasse of Tropez, Sommerbad Humboldthain on August 1, 2021Thanks to Ziemowit Nowak and Torben Wessel for production and editing support.Theresa Patzschke for voiceline contribution. Title music: Jemek Jemowit "Meine Tabletten”, 2011Related LinksDOING TIMEHopeless Romantics at FUTURA, PragueKristian’s Artforum ProfileKristian’s HomepageCheck out the homepage, Instagram and Twitter of Broken Dimanche Press for more info. Please leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast.Many thanks to Kristian for joining me in conversation and the entire team at Tropez. XJ

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