Laughlin Phillips

Laughlin Phillips
Laughlin Phillips in 1988
BornOctober 20, 1924
DiedJanuary 24, 2010 (2010-01-25) (aged 85)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationDirector of The Phillips Collection
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Hood (divorced)
Jennifer Stats Cafritz (until his death)
ChildrenDuncan V. Phillips, Liza Phillips
(stepchildren) Julia Cafritz, Daisy von Furth, Eric Cafritz, Matthew Cafritz
Parent(s)Duncan Phillips
Marjorie Acker Phillips

Laughlin Phillips (October 20, 1924 – January 24, 2010), also known as Loc Phillips, was an American museum director from Washington, D.C. The son of wealthy art collectors, he managed The Phillips Collection, a museum founded by his parents. Under his leadership, the museum increased its collection, underwent expansion projects and received substantial financial support. Prior to his career as a museum director, Phillips served during World War II, worked as an analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and co-founded a local magazine.