Esther Schipper is a leading contemporary art gallery with a strong international presence. Founded in Cologne in 1989, the gallery relocated to Berlin in 1997, where it has since developed a dynamic program to meet the changing needs of its artists and exhibitions. Over the years, Esther Schipper has expanded globally, opening locations in Seoul (2022), Paris (2022), and establishing an office and a showroom in New York (2024).
The gallery represents a diverse roster of established and emerging international artists working across a range of media and is renowned for supporting artists who challenge conventions and experiment with new exhibition formats. Through its nearly 40-year history, Esther Schipper has fostered institutional support and market opportunities worldwide, while nurturing cross-cultural dialogue and commitments to both local and global art communities. In addition to exhibitions, the gallery organizes lectures, performances, and events, emphasizing its role as a platform for artistic and intellectual exchange.
