GRIMM gallery is expanding its operations in its 20th anniversary year, with plans to open a new flagship space in Amsterdam in September 2026 and launch an artist residency program at Château Val Croissant in Provence. The Amsterdam gallery will occupy a 17th-century canal house in the historic center, complementing existing locations in London and New York. The inaugural exhibition will feature Dutch painter Robert Zandvliet, followed by shows with Charles Avery and Saskia Noor van Imhoff. The residency program, opening this summer, will accommodate up to five artists and their families, with no fixed time limits, allowing artists to return repeatedly.
This expansion matters because it reflects a broader trend among galleries to move beyond traditional exhibition models by investing in publishing, residencies, and long-term artist support. GRIMM's dual investment in larger physical spaces and a permanent residency signals a strategic commitment to providing artists with both visibility and sustained creative resources. The move also strengthens Amsterdam's position as a gallery hub and demonstrates how mid-sized international galleries are adapting to a competitive market by offering holistic support for their artists' careers.