the Olympic opening ceremony put humanity in centre frame
- Written by Leah Mercer, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Curtin University
The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP ImagesThe rising of the Japanese flag and the singing of the national anthem is the first moment of stillness. Devoid of external commentary, before a sea of empty stadium seats, it is a stark reminder of the pandemic.
More than any of the previous symbols of the “apart but not alone” theme, this image...





