Gochman Family Collection's Branchline Space for Indigenous Art Opens November 6 in Katonah, New York

On November 6, Branchline will debut in Katonah, New York, as a permanent exhibition space for the Gochman Family Collection, showcasing contemporary Native art. The venue will feature rotating displays from a collection of over 800 pieces created by contemporary Native artists and will provide residential and studio facilities for artists. The name "Branchline" alludes to the rail connections between Katonah, Manhattan, and Upstate New York, as well as the historical and ancestral narratives that shape the artwork. Laura Phipps, who took on the role of director in March, characterized Branchline as a versatile space aimed at broadening the collection's outreach and fostering connections among artists, scholars, students, families, and the community. The Gochman Family Collection emphasizes Indigenous and anti-colonial art. An accompanying image caption features Jeffrey Gibson's "ACTION NOW ACTION IS ELOQUENCE" (2024), captured by Max Yawney, courtesy of the Gochman Family Collection.