Some of Our Favorite Things

A group exhibition of beloved art-related objects contributed by invited Otis College community, including artists, curators, writers, collectors and cultural influencers. The diverse works in this exhibition will range from collected works of art to a treasured artistic tool to an impactful book. Jacci den Hartog, for instance, will be showing an antique cast iron elephant which was given to her by Jim Shaw and Marnie Weber for her ready made collection. From prolific artist and former chair of Otis ceramics department, Ralph Bacerra, the estate lent his brush holder which was fundamental to his ceramics practice requiring many brushes for his colorful, detailed works. Other works lent to Otis include a painting by former Otis Professor Emerson Woelffer, Kour Pour’s incense which constantly burns at his studio, and a painting done by the mother of Hammer Museum Director Ann Philbin. This exhibition will offer a glimpse into Otis College’s far-reaching network of friends, alumni and art world colleagues.