Venus Over Manhattan is dedicated to illuminating the work of a diverse range of historical and contemporary artists through dynamic rotating exhibitions and scholarly publications. For more than a decade, the gallery has identified and brought to the fore artists that have been traditionally overlooked or underrecognized in the Western canon, enriching the narratives of art history and expanding the depth of artists celebrated across global institutions, by audiences, and within the art market.
Among the pathbreaking artists and estates that Venus Over Manhattan represents are Peter Saul, Richard Mayhew, Joan Brown, Joseph Elmer Yoakum, Anastasia Bay, Susumu Kamijo, and Ana Benaroya. In addition to its own roster, Venus Over Manhattan collaborates with and presents a broad spectrum of artists whose innovative work is deserving of greater recognition.
Venus Over Manhattan was founded in 2012 by Adam Lindemann. Today, the gallery operates from two locations on Great Jones Street in the heart of downtown New York City that together offer approximately 8,000 square feet of presentation space. Its singular exhibition program actively engages collectors, curators, researchers, writers, and the public and has helped to revitalize the markets and expanded audiences for such artists as Peter Saul, Richard Mayhew, and Joan Brown. The gallery’s work with artists has also resulted in solo exhibitions at and acquisitions by major museums across the U.S. and abroad.
As art world trends and market interests shift, Venus Over Manhattan remains steadfast in its focus on the discovery of artists across generations, geographies, and cultures and to fostering dialogues on a breadth of artistic innovation. Guided by a keen sense of curiosity and supported by thoughtful study, Venus Over Manhattan has established itself as an important voice in the field, a cultural destination for arts enthusiasts, and an essential advocate for the commercial and academic success of its artists.
