This exhibition is the culmination of weeks of introspection by our five dedicated art handlers at ATHR gallery. They have made a selection of artworks based on their interests and personal connections with the pieces, as well as the artists behind them. We invite visitors to delve into the minds of our art handlers and explore their favorite artworks.
While the artist often takes center stage, the vital role of the art handlers remains largely unseen. These skilled individuals transform bare gallery walls into meaningful spaces, carrying, installing, and protecting artworks throughout their journey. Their work combines technical expertise with curatorial insight, balancing logistics and conservation while ensuring that art is presented beautifully and safely.
As awareness grows around the systems supporting cultural production, this exhibition highlights these essential workers — the invisible infrastructure of the art world. Without them, exhibitions do not open, art does not move, and collections remain unseen.
