Fine Art Collector | Spring 2013

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Stuart McAlpine Miller

South of France The coastline is exceptional and an opportunity to enjoy at leisure. 5

MY FAVOURITE Stuart McAlpineMiller opens the lid on his eclectic taste inmusic and books, and struggles withwhat to pack for a desert island

Places

Lucca, Tuscany Spent a very enjoyable two years there at the beginning of my career. Glencoe, Scotland The peaceful yet powerful setting is just so incredible. The Lake District A nice place to explore and enjoy climbing, walking and cycling. Cornwall Rugged coast and beautiful sea.

Musicians

John Lennon Proved himself far and beyond the music of the Beatles.

painting and always hoped to achieve the same emotion through my art. Johnny Cash One of the greatest country singers ever. Not always depressing. Elvis Presley Eve- rything about Elvis seemed right and he created a turning point in music. Michael Jackson Amazing vocalist who developed from child star to ground-breaking performer.

Phrases

1. Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. 2. If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. 3. That which does not kill us makes us stronger. 4. Imagination is more important than knowledge. 5. Stay positive.

David Bowie I would listen to Bowie while

Books

To Kill a Mockingbird This is probably the first book that I ever read and has remained clear in my mind for almost 40 years. Papillon The sheer determination to survive is as unbelievable as the story itself. Angela's Ashes The authors

Artists

AndyWarhol He made his art available like no other before him. Caravaggio Very powerful and dramatic figurative painter. Bosche The greatest surrealist painter ever. Francis Bacon His original approach to figurative art invited us to visit a darker side to painting. WillemDe Kooning Abstract expressionist painter with a very challenging approach to his subjects.

To take to a desert island

1. Paints, brushes and canvas. Need I say more? 2. My piano. Great way to improve and practice without distraction. 3. My family… I think the order may be slightly different.

experience as a child growing up in poverty in Ireland is a true work of genius against all odds. Nineteen Eighty Four A fascinating piece of fiction which has had an influence on our everyday language. The Catcher in the Rye All suggestive and reminding us of the difficulty in growing and moving into adulthood.

4. Electricity… could come in handy. 5. A

Boat. Day trips?

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