What are your earliest memories of Kingston?

I was born here, but grew up in Montego Bay. My earliest recollections are of the energy of Cross Roads and downtown Kingston when my father used to take me along on his trips here.

What’s the most memorable meal that you have enjoyed in Kingston?

The good food and company at my birthday dinner three years ago at the Tamarind restaurant in the Orchid Village Plaza.

What would you do if you were mayor of Kingston for a day?

I would try to get the powers that be to address the problem of children living on the street.

What would be your recommendations to a first-time visitor to Kingston?

Of course one must visit the National Gallery of Jamaica, and a trip to eat fish in Port Royal is a must.

What’s your beverage of choice?

Pineapple juice.

Share with us the title of the last book you read.

How to Write a Sentence and How to Read One by Stanley Fish. It’s a fun read for anyone who is interested in writing.

What was the last bit of music you listened to that you enjoyed?

Gabriella Reno and Samuele Vivian’s cover of Lorde’s song Royals at the National Gallery’s Last Sundays event in January.

What cologne are you splashing?

I like products with citrus smells, but I don’t wear cologne.

Share some places in your travel black book.

The Metropolitan Museum, New York City, is so vast I never get tired of visiting it. The Schoelcher Library in Fort de France, Martinique, is one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever encountered. The Smithsonian Museums and the many independent galleries in Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.

‘But is it art?’ Has that question become obsolete in a post-modern world, or will it always have a place in art theory and criticism?

That question will always have a place in art theory and criticism, but with the definitions of art constantly evolving and being questioned by art itself, it may remain unanswerable.

Who is the most important Jamaican artist living today?

It is impossible to declare one artist as “the most important” when there are so many artists — both established and emerging — who are part of Jamaica’s vibrant art scene.

Is the modern art collector still interested in art as a form or only its amortised financial value or the social cachet of artists?

There is no single model for the “modern art collector”. I know there are collectors who purchase art simply for the love of the object, and while there will always be those who buy art as an investment, which is as such fine, collectors should always keep in mind that appreciation and depreciation depends on how what they have acquired stands up as compelling art in the long run.

How does a curator know when they’ve found the next big thing?

Curators need to keep their finger on the cultural pulse of society and find work that reflects that pulse. That being said, it is difficult to predict the local and international public’s reaction to an artist’s work. It is the public that ultimately decides whether or not a curator has found the next big thing.

What component pulls an exhibition or installation together?

Interesting and engaging art, a strong curatorial team with a commitment to the project and to the vision of the organisation.

How important is public art to the consciousness of a culture?

Some examples of public art have caused controversies, which naturally result in very active public cultural debates. These debates allow a greater demographic to critically engage with the visual arts, and it is these kinds of dialogues that are necessary for the growth, development and relevance of a culture’s art forms.

What do you consider your best and worst traits?

Best trait? I’m a very loyal friend. Worst trait? I tend to be a perfectionist, which can be a problem, as perfection really does not exist.

What was your last major splurge?

Two weeks in New York with my sister last September.

What is your philosophy?

‘Time longer dan rope’.