Gochman Family Collection Opens Branchline In Hudson Valley

Gochman Family Collection Opens Branchline In Hudson Valley

MENAFN- USA Art News) The Gochman Family Collection (GFC), known for its extensive holdings of contemporary Indigenous art, has opened a new public exhibition space called Branchline in Katonah, a town in New York's Hudson Valley. Located less than two blocks from the Katonah train station, the facility held a press preview on Thursday and an inauguration on Friday evening.

Established five years ago, the GFC boasts more than 850 works, making it one of the world's leading collections in its field. While many pieces have been displayed in the New York apartment of founder and custodian Becky Gochman, approximately 200 works are typically on loan to institutions globally. The new space is intended to significantly increase accessibility to the collection.

GFC creative director and curator Rachel Martin (Tlingít) emphasized the organization's commitment to action over rhetoric during the press preview. Martin stated,“It's one thing to articulate a mission, but what matters to me is if I'm putting that language out into the world then I'm making sure that our organization is following that with action.” She envisions Branchli...