Venus Over Manhattan, established by Adam Lindemann in 2012, will close after its exhibition with Susumu Kamijo ends on July 18th. Lindemann reflected on the challenges of operating a gallery as a collector, stating it alienates both dealers and collectors. He noted his frustration with art fair politics and the decision to open a gallery despite advice against it. The gallery grew from an Upper East Side location to a second spot on Great Jones Street before its closure announcement.
I surrounded myself with a great young team who did a lot of the heavy lifting. They have been a great part of the experience. I've seen it from both sides, and now it's time to wave the white flag... veni, vidi, but not vici... I didn't win. But Venus was never about winning.
Opening a gallery as a collector really does succeed in alienating both sides. Dealers distrust you, and most collectors don't get what you're up to, so they turn up their noses in disapproval-or even worse, they resent you for switching sides.
Do you want to know the truth about fair committees? They gleefully ask you to get down on your knees and beg for the privilege of being part of the fair.
Venus Over Manhattan first opened on the third floor of 980 Madison Avenue, just above Gagosian and near to Michael Werner Gallery and White Cube.
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