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Postmasters Gallery from New York Opens in Rome

institutional · 2026-05-05

Postmasters Gallery, originally established in New York's East Village in 1984, is set to expand with a new location in Rome. Throughout its 32-year history, the gallery has relocated within several neighborhoods, including SoHo, Chelsea, and Tribeca. Known for showcasing diverse artists such as Eva and Franco Mattes and Steve Mumford, the Rome branch will feature pop-up exhibitions and special projects. Paulina Bebecka, co-director of the New York venue, will lead this initiative. Although the exact address and opening schedule have yet to be announced, this expansion reflects a growing trend of international galleries entering the Italian art scene.

Key facts

  • Postmasters Gallery is opening a space in Rome.
  • The gallery was founded in 1984 in the East Village, New York.
  • It has previously moved to SoHo (1989), Chelsea (1998), and Tribeca (2013).
  • The gallery represents artists including Eva and Franco Mattes, Federico Solmi, Monica Cook, David Diao, Ernesto Klar, Steve Mumford, Serkan Özkaya, Anton Perich, Sally Smart, and Chris Verene.
  • The Rome space will host pop-up exhibitions and special projects.
  • Paulina Bebecka, co-director of the New York gallery, will supervise the Rome location.
  • Specific opening dates and location in Rome have not been announced.
  • Other international galleries expanding in Italy include Lisson Gallery, Gagosian, Gavin Brown, Emanuel Layr, and Thomas Dane.

Entities

Artists

  • Eva and Franco Mattes
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  • Federico Solmi
  • Monica Cook
  • David Diao
  • Ernesto Klar
  • Steve Mumford
  • Serkan Özkaya
  • Anton Perich
  • Sally Smart
  • Chris Verene

Institutions

  • Postmasters Gallery
  • Lisson Gallery
  • Gagosian Gallery
  • Gavin Brown's enterprise
  • Emanuel Layr Gallery
  • Thomas Dane Gallery

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • New York
  • East Village
  • SoHo
  • Chelsea
  • Tribeca
  • Milan
  • Naples

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