Leitmotif

In collaboration with Berry Campbell

July 15 – August 15, 2026

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 exhibition’s title is drawn from the musical term “leitmotif,” which refers to a recurring theme or element that reappears and evolves across a composition, accruing new meaning over time. 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 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.