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Announcing the Talks
August 21, 2024
Independent is pleased to partner with Puck on a public program of talks at the third edition of Independent 20th Century on September 5–8. The series of five live events at the fair will feature a focused conversation on artists to watch and the art market with journalist Marion Maneker, Puck’s Art Correspondent, and Loïc Gouzer, the founder of curated auction platform Fair Warning, on the occasion of its debut participation at Independent. The program continues with artist talks featuring Brad Kahlhamer in dialogue with Adam Lindemann, founder of Venus Over Manhattan, and Rebecca Ward reflecting on the influence of Simon Hantaï. We also welcome expert speakers who will share their insights into Sol LeWitt’s works on paper and Heinz Mack’s ceramics on view at the fair. All talks are complimentary with admission to Independent 20th Century, located at Casa Cipriani in the Battery Maritime Building in downtown Manhattan. The fair was founded in 2022 with a mission to broaden our understanding of the canon of art from 1900 to 2000 and spark conversations that are long overdue.
Exploring the Third Place: Brad Kahlhamer’s Fusion of Heritage and Modernism
Friday, September 6, 5PM
Featuring Brad Kahlhamer, Artist and Adam Lindemann, Founder, Venus Over Manhattan, moderated by Marion Maneker, Puck’s Art Correspondent
For Independent 20th Century, Venus Over Manhattan will dedicate a solo presentation to renowned multimedia artist Brad Kahlhamer, marking his gallery debut and setting the stage for a 2025 solo exhibition. Kahlhamer’s paintings, sculptures, and works on paper reveal the foundations of his exploration into cultural hybridity and identity, influenced by his study of Native American ledger drawings and his immersion in the gritty New York art scene of the 1980s. Moderated by Marion Maneker, this conversation between Kahlhamer and Venus Over Manhattan’s founder, Adam Lindemann, will explore the artist’s unique perspective and the enduring themes that permeate his practice, such as his notion of the “third place,” the meeting point of his diverse cultural experiences.
