Since its establishment over three decades ago, Leila Heller Gallery
has gained worldwide recognition as a pioneer in promoting
creative dialogue and exchange between Western artists and
Middle Eastern, Central and Southeast Asian artists. In 2010, the
gallery moved from the Upper East Side to its flagship space in
Chelsea where it has garnered a reputation for identifying and
cultivating the careers of artists, leaving a lasting impact on
contemporary art and culture. Currently representing a diverse
roster of Western and Middle Eastern artists, the gallery is also
active in the American, European, and Middle Eastern secondary
art markets.
In addition to presenting a dynamic exhibition schedule, the gallery
actively organizes shows with world-renowned curators, hosts
educational panels and film screenings, and produces catalogues
and books with scholarly essays. Each year the gallery participates
in major international art fairs and stages off-site projects as a
platform for exploring new conversations within a wider context
of galleries, artists and institutions. Gallery artists have consistently
participated in international museum exhibitions and biennials and
are included in leading institutional collections worldwide.
In November 2015, Leila Heller Gallery opened its first
international location on Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue. At 14,000
square feet, the art gallery features three exhibition spaces, making
it the largest gallery in the UAE. Showcasing leading regional and
international artists, many of whom will be presenting their work
in the Middle East for the first time, the gallery is dedicated to
supporting the evolving practice of established artists. The gallery
has strong innovative curatorial and educational programs with an
emphasis on promoting a dialogue between Western and Middle
Eastern artists.