Join us for a fascinating discussion of To Have and To Hold: An Intimate History of Collectors and Collecting by Philipp Blom, an engaging exploration of humanity's enduring passion for collecting. Through colorful stories of eccentric collectors, cabinets of curiosities, treasured artifacts, and remarkable obsessions spanning centuries, Blom examines why people surround themselves with objects and what those collections reveal about identity, memory, status, knowledge, and mortality. Whether you collect pottery, books, antiques, memorabilia, or simply enjoy learning about the people behind great collections, this thought-provoking book offers fresh insights into the motivations that drive us to preserve, possess, and make meaning through the things we treasure.
A limited number of copies are available to borrow from the ZMA. Please contact education coordinator Misty Johnson to check availability at education@zanesvilleart.org.
Thursday, July 9 , 6–7 pm, at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. Register by July 8, 2026.
