Berry Campbell and Sargent's Daughters are pleased to announce Leitmotif, a collaborative group exhibition organized in partnership between the two galleries, featuring artists from each gallery's program. The concept of this exhibition resonates both visually and conceptually: works by gallery artists from each program are paired across generations, creating a dialogue between past and present, influence and reinterpretation. Leitmotif will be presented simultaneously in both Chelsea and Tribeca, tracing diverse stylistic approaches as they are revisited, reframed, and carried forward by successive generations.
This collaboration also reflects a more personal continuity, as gallery owners Christine Berry, Martha Campbell, and Allegra LaViola are connected by a shared history. They first worked together over twenty years ago at Spanierman Gallery, a historical American art gallery, and have since forged successful careers as gallery owners in their own right. Leitmotif marks a renewed partnership grounded in shared history, admiration, and mutual respect. Bringing together artists from Berry Campbell and Sargent's Daughters, the exhibition pairs contemporary artists with those who came before them to illuminate lines of shared influence. Leitmotif is a testament to the enduring relationships between artists and gallerists that shape and sustain the art world.
Leitmotif is on view from July 16 through August 14, 2026, at Berry Campbell, 524 W 26th Street, Chelsea, and at Sargent's Daughters, 370 Broadway, Tribeca. Artists included in the exhibition are Yevgeniya Baras, Bernice Bing, Nanette Carter, Lynne Drexler, Yaron Michael Hakim, Gianni Politi, Carlos Rosales-Silva, and Lucia Wilcox. Opening receptions will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Sargent's Daughters and on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Berry Campbell. A conversation with artists Yevgeniya Baras and Nanette Carter will be held at Berry Campbell on July 29, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm.
