Galerie Sardine, founded by art director Valentina Akerman in an 18th-century farmhouse in Amagansett in 2024, is relocating to a permanent space in Tribeca. The gallery, which also serves as Akerman's family home shared with artist Joe Bradley and their children, has hosted exhibitions by Sophie von Hellermann, Nate Lowman, and Ida Ekblad. This summer will be its final season in the Hamptons, featuring a show pairing painter Tonia Nneji with Loewe Craft Prize finalist Jane Yang-D’Haene, plus a textile installation by Kritika Manchanda and Rafael Prieto.
The move marks a significant transition for a gallery that built its identity on site-specific, intimate presentations in a residential setting. Akerman's decision to establish a brick-and-mortar space in New York City signals the gallery's growth and ambition, while maintaining a seasonal presence in the Hamptons. The story highlights the evolving strategies of young galleries navigating between experimental, itinerant models and traditional permanent spaces.