“Dear Bidder” is one of the more conceptual works in our collection, conceived directly by the artist Oliver Herring. Oliver is also a Brooklyn-based Artist, and at the time of this 2007 donation, was enjoying new levels of appreciation for his cross-over, performative projects: notably at the Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C. Far ahead of the trend that developed more recently, in which charities auction products and “experiences,” Olivier crafted an interesting and complex visual art experience for the winning donor, which includes a Studio Visit, a Portrait, an Experience, a Meal, and a full Concept, called “Dear Bidder.” The resulting work is relational in its orientation, and is conceived, developed, experienced, and given to the winning bidder by Oliver Herring.