ZOOM

Z O O M is an exhibition and publication project of the Philara Collection, which positions literature as a basis for connection.

 

If you could only choose one book for an indefinite period of seclusion, what would it be and why?

 

»After reflecting for some time I decided to pick Thomas Mann's »Der Zauberberg« (»The Magic Mountain«) for this time of seclusion, of isolation.

This book, with all its reflections, introspections and other thoughts, some of which perhaps only arise out of isolation, seems to be of great interest, of great importance, and perhaps of great use, especially in these times of (self-)isolation and (self-)securities that are no longer available.« (Heribert C. Ottersbach, »Thomas Mann – Der Zauberberg«, in: ZOOM, Düsseldorf 2020)

 

This project and publication aim to create a quiet, introspective map of ideas of the period of isolation, one which sketches a mental exploration of the world and gives insights into artistic practice, humanistic principles, current social conflicts, as well as providing a view into the private lives of the interviewees.

 

(Text: Sammlung Philara)

 

Sammlung Philara, Düsseldorf

ZOOM

31 August 2020 – 25 July 2021

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Available works of the artist

Heribert C. Ottersbach, Nacht und Nebel, 2024, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Nacht und Nebel, 2024, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Vorgartenprobleme, 2023, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Vorgartenprobleme, 2023, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Nichts in der Mitte, 2020, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Ziemlich dunkel hier, 2024, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Nebensache (1), 2017/18, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Im Haus des Großvaters, 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Die Eltern (Erziehung), 2005, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Franco, 2019/20, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Der falsche Blick, 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Blumen machen auch keinen Sinn (Blumenbild), 2020, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Blumen waren früher schöner (Blumenbild), 2020, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Reloaded, 2019, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Drinnen ist auch nicht besser als draußen, 2020, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Der Besuch der Eltern, 2019, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Die Kühe stehen hinter dem Haus, 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Die Fische sieht man nicht, 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Nach der Apfelernte kam Sturm auf..., 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, sommerfest und abgelegen, 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Fusion, 2016, © H.C. Ottersbach & VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Studie zu Nachtfahrt, 2009, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Åkerö (2), 2008, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Kiosk 1, 2007, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Bedingungen und Möglichkeiten (Stillleben) N°2, 2015, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Ausflug mit dem Vater, 2018, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Breughel (4.4.67)  (from the series 'Signatur mit Bild'), 2016, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, B.M. (from the series 'Icons'), 2012, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Åkerö, 2008, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Amerika, 2001, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Heribert C. Ottersbach, Horror Vacui, 1985, © H.C. Ottersbach + VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Past exhibitions at Beck & Eggeling

Selected Publications of the Artist

Heribert C. Ottersbach – Studio

Heribert C. Ottersbach – Studio

  • Artist: Heribert C. Ottersbach
    Editor: Kirsten Nordahl
    Text: Kirsten Nordahl, Heribert C. Ottersbach
    Design: Antonia Eggeling
  • German, English, Italian
    Softcover, 24,6 x 20 cm
    76 pages, 31 illustrations
  • Beck & Eggeling Kunstverlag, 2022
    ISBN 978-3-94606327-8
  • 20 €
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