Friday, May 5, 2023

RIP Bill Brady

Bill Brady, an art dealer and gallerist who had lived in the East Village, died on Sunday. According to published reports, he went into cardiac arrest following an asthma attack. He was 55. 

He opened the ATM Gallery on Avenue B in 2001... before relocating to Chelsea. Brady and William Leung launched another ATM Galley on Henry Street in 2020. 

The gallery released this statement: 
Bill Brady was a gallerist for over 25 years. During that time, he made a profound impact on the art world with his ability to bring new artists to the forefront of the art scene. He believed in young talent and devoted much of his career to identifying and nurturing that talent. Whether he was working with emerging artists or established masters, Bill had a knack for identifying work that was fresh, exciting, and thought-provoking. His support and guidance helped many of them achieve great success. 
His contributions to the art world were numerous and far-reaching, and his impact on the careers of many artists cannot be overstated. As we mourn the loss of Bill Brady, it is important that we also celebrate his life and legacy. We can honor his memory by continuing to support the artists he championed. 
You can find more tributes to Brady at ARTnews ... artnet ... and Whitehot Magazine. 

A memorial is in the works. 

Photo courtesy of ATM Gallery
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