60Adam Lindemann, a native New Yorker and influential art collector, is recognized for his significant contributions to 20th and 21st-century art and design. He established Venus Over Manhattan, a gallery that has been pivotal in curating a blend of historical and contemporary art exhibitions. Over the years, this gallery has garnered acclaim for showcasing works by artists such as Joan Brown and Joseph Yoakum and its unwavering support of visionary, pioneering artists.
His discerning eye for emerging talent is evident in his support for artists like Urs Fischer and Damien Hirst. Venus Over Manhattan has recently showcased works by artist Cheri Samba and is set to present "Celestial Songs," a group exhibition inspired by the Funk Art movement, this summer.
Adam regularly participates in leading art fairs, including TEFAF and Frieze, enhancing his stature as a sophisticated art connoisseur. His strategic understanding of the art market became globally recognized when he set a record at Sotheby's in 2007 with the sale of Koons' "Hanging Heart (Magenta/Gold)" for $23.5 million. He also made headlines in 2016 for selling Basquiat's "Untitled (Devil)" for $57.3 million at Christie's.
2023 marked another achievement with Christie's auction, "ADAM: Works from the Collection of Adam Lindemann," where he sold Jean Royère's "Ours Polaire" sofa for $3,420,000, well above its estimate, setting another auction record.
Adam's philanthropic efforts include significant donations to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, supporting the renovation of its Michael C. Rockefeller wing, and contributions to the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College. He also supports art exhibitions at major institutions like the New Museum and the Jewish Museum in New York.
Educationally, Adam graduated Magna Cum Laude from Amherst College, followed by a J.D. from Yale Law School. His formative years immersed in New York's cultural scene influenced his path in the arts. He has written extensively about the art market, contributing to The New York Observer and authoring notable books with Taschen Books. Beyond literature, Adam founded Caliente Music and ventured into the broadcasting industry with Mega Communications.
Adam Lindemann continues to leave a lasting imprint on the art world, seamlessly integrating his passion for art with significant business ventures and charitable activities.