Prominent collector and dealer Adam Lindemann is closing Venus Over Manhattan, the New York gallery he founded in 2012, after 13 years. The gallery's final exhibition, Susumu Kamijo's 'Fish & Flowers,' opened in June and will close on July 17. Lindemann announced the closure in an open letter published on Artnet, citing a desire to return to building his personal art collection and describing the difficulties of navigating the art world as both a dealer and collector.
The closure marks a significant shift for a gallery known for championing under-recognized artists like Maryan and earning 40 reviews and features in The New York Times. Lindemann's decision reflects broader challenges facing mid-tier galleries, including the pressures of art fair committees and the difficulty of balancing roles as dealer and collector. His move follows a similar announcement by dealer Tim Blum, who is also transitioning away from the traditional gallery model, underscoring a trend of established galleries rethinking their business structures.