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Woody De Othello Solo Exhibition 'coming forth by day' Opens at Manetti Shrem Museum

exhibition · 2026-08-07

The Manetti Shrem Museum at UC Davis will unveil a solo exhibition titled "coming forth by day" by artist Woody De Othello on August 12. This showcase will feature an array of sculptures crafted from materials such as ceramic, wood, stone, and glass, accompanied by an original soundtrack and unique scents. A special bronze sculpture, created for the university, will also be highlighted. Curated by Jennifer Inacio and organized by Susie Kantor, the exhibition initially premiered at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. The related hardcover monograph includes essays and interviews by notable figures in the art community.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'coming forth by day' opens at Manetti Shrem Museum on August 12.
  • Features ceramic, wood, stone, and glass sculptures, a sound score, and custom scents.
  • Includes a new bronze sculpture commissioned for the University of California, Davis.
  • Organized by Susie Kantor, Associate Curator & Exhibition Department Head.
  • Originated at Pérez Art Museum Miami, curated by Jennifer Inacio.
  • Supported by Curatorial Assistant Fabiana A. Sotillo.
  • Hardcover monograph includes essays by Inacio, Franklin Sirmans, Jareh Das, and interviews by Dionne Lee and Larry Ossei-Mensah.
  • Artist Woody De Othello was born in 1991 in Miami.

Entities

Artists

  • Woody De Othello
  • Susie Kantor
  • Jennifer Inacio
  • Fabiana A. Sotillo
  • Franklin Sirmans
  • Jareh Das
  • Dionne Lee
  • Larry Ossei-Mensah

Institutions

  • Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
  • University of California, Davis
  • Pérez Art Museum Miami

Locations

  • Davis
  • United States
  • Miami

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