American · b. 1956
Painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and music
Brad Kahlhamer is a multidisciplinary artist of indigenous descent who was adopted by German parents. His work often explores his tripartite identity, navigating his Native American heritage, his German-American upbringing, and his life in New York City. He is known for monumental paintings and intricate sculptures that draw on both 20th-century abstract traditions and personal iconography.