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Steve McQueen: The Last Mile
Exhibit at Nashville's Striped Door Gallery
The Striped Door and Take 121 Arts Galleries are proud to announce
that on November 10th they will be hosting "Steve McQueen:
The Last Mile" an exhibition of rare and private limited
edition photographs taken by Steve McQueen's widow, Barbara McQueen.
The exhibition coincides with the publication of the book of
the same name, written by Barbara and acclaimed McQueen biographer
Marshall Terrill.
 The Striped Door
Gallery and Take 121 Arts will be offering a signed copy of the
book with each exclusive limited edition photograph sold during
this extraordinary event being held at The Striped Door Gallery
at 530 3rd Ave. South in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 10 from
6 to 10 p.m.
Barbara's photographs record a behind-the-scenes life of personal
pleasures and enthusiasms. They include hitting the road in Steve's
pickup trucks, visiting collectors' shows and swap-meets, driving
700 miles to view a rare World War I motorcycle, flying a vintage
mail plane, and generally ducking out of Hollywood life. But
when work did call, Barbara was also on hand to capture marvelous
candid shots on the sets of McQueen's two last films, "Tom
Horn" and "The Hunter."
The life and career of Steve McQueen is a classic example of
the American dream made real: of a small town boy from a broken
home triumphing over adversity to become one of the richest and
most sought-after superstars in the world. McQueen lived every
day as if it were his last, and by doing so he lived an extraordinary
life, both on screen and off.
Barbara McQueen's "Steve McQueen: The Last Mile" exhibit
tells the story of a simple love affair with life. Barbara, who
had carved a very successful career for herself as a fashion
model, met Steve McQueen in 1977. Together for less than four
years, these rare and private photographs share Steve's rugged,
blue-eyed features him in a relaxed and uninhibited setting,
doing the things he loved. Barbara's photographs (all of which
are for sale) show a tough guy at peace but who retained an inner
strength. In one particularly striking shot his hair is wild,
his beard thick, and unkempt, and he is looking over his shoulder
with a troubled vulnerability. Barbara catches him unaware perhaps
in a deeply pensive mood.
This rare treat on November 10th for collectors and fans will
be an event to remember and includes additional never produced
before, private photographs reproduced by Nancy Lee Andrews just
for this Nashville exhibit. The Striped Door Gallery's Director
Peggy Cooper says, "Steve McQueen's memorabilia has always
been desirable: a pair of sunglasses he wore in 'The Thomas Crown
Affair' went for over $70,000 at a recent auction in Los Angeles
and one of his motorcycles, a 1937 Crocker, sold for a world
record price of $276,500 at the same event. These photographs
at The Striped Door Gallery will provide you an opportunity to
buy and own your own collectible item from this legend."
R&B Cycles will have motorcycles on display to commemorate
the "King of Cool". Alley Cat caterers will provide
the food and Lipman Brothers wine will be served during the evening.
Lightning 101 will be on hand and Peter Moon Band will entertain
you as you browse through these exclusive photographs framed
by Take 121 Arts.
Barbara McQueen will be at the opening event on November 10th
and available for signing your books. The exhibit will be at
The Striped Door Gallery through November. For information or
questions, please contact us at 615-244-4228.
About Striped Door
The Striped Door is one of Nashville's newest additions to the
pool of talent found in Nashville's art world. Owned by Nashvillians,
Cheryl and Joe Strichik, the Striped Door Gallery's mission is
to showcase a mixture of up- and-coming and established artists
from Nashville and beyond who capture our imagination and tell
part of our story. "Our goal is to have art for everyone,"
says owner and founder, Cheryl Strichik. Each Striped Door opening
will serve up tasty portions of art, music, and interaction.
Not merely a place to quietly file past the artwork that lines
the walls, the Striped Door Gallery openings are a social event
within themselves, attracting a network of Nashville creatives,
from music to production to design. And now the Striped Door
is opening its largest gallery to the public for meetings, parties,
music events, and other celebrations.
For more information please visit www.stripeddoorgallery.com.
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