Age Quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto
![“I have no policy for my collection. For example, there's a bunch of meteorite [on the windowsill in my studio]. I touch it and I feel the energy from the universe. I have a 1/1,000th of a fragment of stone-age tools and pottery and debris. I can learn many things from my collection. Actually, the…” quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/947/hiroshi-sugimoto-14343_age_i-have-no-policy-for-my-collection-for-e_266371.jpg)
“I have no policy for my collection. For example, there's a bunch of meteorite [on the windowsill in my studio]. I touch it and I feel the energy from the universe. I have a 1/1,000th of a fragment of stone-age tools and pottery and debris. I can learn many things from my collection. Actually, the 1,000 Buddha, I wanted to buy it, but it's a National Treasure, so I couldn't. If you cannot buy it, just photograph it!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Philosophy, Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2019
The speaker sees personal collections as portals to larger histories and energies, valuing tactile connection over ownership.
In simple terms: Collections link us to history and universal energy.
Key Takeaway
Engage with objects to learn, even without owning them.
Themes
history
energy
learning
ownership
curiosity
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- personal collecting
- photography
- research
- education
Key Concepts
material culture
phenomenology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from objects you cannot own?
- How does tactile experience shape understanding?
A Different Perspective
Ownership limits access; physical interaction may be limited by preservation concerns.
