Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer," Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2024.
Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer" at Venus Over Manhattan, New York
Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer" at Venus Over Manhattan, New York
Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer" at Venus Over Manhattan, New York
Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer" at Venus Over Manhattan, New York
Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer" at Venus Over Manhattan, New York
Installation view of "In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer" at Venus Over Manhattan, New York
In the Window: Brad Kahlhamer
August 3rd - September 5th
39 Great Jones Street
New York, NY 10012
(New York, NY) – Venus Over Manhattan is currently presenting a temporary window display of new sculptures by Brad Kahlhamer. These sculptures, made from wire and bells, take inspiration from traditional Native American dreamcatchers. Kahlhamer reclaims and transforms this symbol through his art, imparting a modern aesthetic and contrasting with the delicate, natural materials traditionally used.
Dreamcatchers are traditional Native American objects believed to protect sleepers from bad dreams by catching them in their webs. Kahlhamer envisions his dreamcatcher as “cosmic nets” or “enriched dream reactors,” aggregating every dream catcher in the United States into a massive constellation. This concept not only amplifies the dream catcher’s protective qualities but also reimagines it as a unifying symbol of collective dreams and aspirations.
For additional information about the presentation and availability, please contact the gallery at info@venusovermanhattan.com
Brad Kahlhamer, "[Catcher]," 2022-2024. Mixed media, wire and bells; 29 x 29 1/2 x 4 in (73.7 x 74.9 x 10.2 cm)
Brad Kahlhamer, "Star Crawler," 2022-2024. Mixed media, wire and bells; 36 x 20 x 3 in (91.4 x 50.8 x 7.6 cm)
Brad Kahlhamer, "[Catcher]," 2022-2024. Mixed media, wire and bells; 42 x 18 1/2 x 3 in (106.7 x 47 x 7.6 cm)
Brad Kahlhamer, "Ugh Junior," 2024. Mixed media, wire and bells; 44 x 23 x 4 in (111.8 x 58.4 x 10.2 cm)
Gallery to present solo exhibition of Kahlhamer's work at Independent 20th Century, opening on September 5th.
With work by Black and Indigenous artists and women Surrealists, this year's fair will offer art lovers and collectors ample opportunities for discovery.