A Passion for Books
Exhibitions & Events
Kathleen captured not only the books she collects, but also the environment in which she enjoys them in this contribution to our community collection
The collecting instinct reaches its apotheosis in books.–Lawrence Clark Powell, “The Loves Have I,” in A Passion for Books, 1958
Nearly 5% of participants in our Gauguin to Picasso: Masterworks from Switzerland interpretive station have shared their passion for collecting books. With reasons ranging from gaining knowledge, traveling to faraway places, enjoying the pure act of reading, or thinking of books as friends, the Phillips is a haven for bookworms of all types. Share your love of books, or whatever you collect, by visiting the exhibition or creating your own at home and share it with #PhillipsGoesSwiss. Join us at tonight’s Phillips after 5 to participate in a community collection project!
Elizabeth,a visitor from Takoma Park, is also an avid reader and book collector
Davita and Shannon collect books because "they hold the world's wisdom"
Hannah collects "all kinds, all sizes" of books
