Laughlin Phillips | |
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 Laughlin Phillips in 1988 | |
| Born | October 20, 1924 |
| Died | January 24, 2010 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Director of The Phillips Collection |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Hood (divorced) Jennifer Stats Cafritz (until his death) |
| Children | Duncan 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.