Adam Lindemann, a collector-turned-dealer, announced he will close Venus Over Manhattan, the New York gallery he founded 14 years ago. The gallery's final exhibition, a solo show for painter Susumu Kamijo, will run until July 18. Lindemann revealed the decision in an opinion piece for Artnet News, citing the challenges of straddling the roles of collector and dealer, as well as the politics of art fairs. He plans to return to collecting full-time.
Lindemann's closure follows a similar move by dealer Tim Blum, signaling a broader trend of gallerists rethinking traditional models. Venus Over Manhattan was known for spotlighting overlooked artists like Jack Goldstein and H.C. Westermann, as well as staging blue-chip solos for figures like Alexander Calder and Maurizio Cattelan. Its shutdown marks the end of a notable chapter in New York's gallery scene, reflecting ongoing tensions between commercial pressures and curatorial ambition.