(PM) The Anatomy of Collecting, By Marc Allum

This presentation will entertain all audiences through the psychology, folklore and history of collecting through the ages.  It will also feature the greatest collectors of all time, to include Catherine the Great.  Marc Allum also delves into the details of how the Antique Roadshow works.  This lecture is audience immersive is illustrated with exmples of the world's historical collectors and with objects from Mr. Allum's collection.

 THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER 

Marc Allum is a freelance art and antiques journalist, writer and broadcaster based in Wiltshire. He is shortly to begin his 26th year as a specialist on the BBC Antiques Roadshow and has appeared on numerous television and radio programmes. Marc regularly writes for mainstream magazines and is an author, antiques consultant and lecturer. He also runs a fine art valuation and consultancy service. Marc has his own unique style with interests ranging from pre-history to modern design and is a self-confessed collectaholic.

Admission is free for members, €15 for guests.