Gallery Delaive is one of the leading galleries for modern and contemporary art in the Netherlands, located a stone’s throw from the Rijksmuseum in an area in Amsterdam well known for its art galleries.

Since its founding almost 50 years ago, Gallery Delaive has become a household name in the Dutch and international gallery landscape.

Nico Delaive’s journey began with the profound connections he made with artists like Walasse Ting, Sam Francis and Karel Appel who he would quickly come to represent. Over the years Gallery Delaive has developed into a leading specialist for these artists, even becoming the official representative of the Sam Francis Foundation in Europe. Simultaneously, it has expanded its expertise to other major Post-War artist such as Niki de Saint Phalle and has opened avenues for exciting contemporary artists from all over the world, including Takashi Murakami, Ayako Rokkaku, Yuina Wada and Peter Anton. 

Gallery Delaive now proudly hosts a distinguished roster of artists whose works span various genres and styles but are all united in their extremely colorful work. From Amsterdam Gallery Delaive has taken its colorful artists around the globe, showcasing their works for decades at world-renowned art fairs, such as TEFAF, Art Cologne, Art Taipei, Art Miami, KIAF Seoul, BRAFA and VOLTA Basel and facilitating museum exhibitions worldwide.

Since its establishment, Gallery Delaive has been dedicated to providing museums, foundations, and collectors unparalleled access to a diverse selection of Modern and Contemporary artists. Our commitment lies in delivering only the finest Modern and Contemporary artworks with integrity and discretion to our discerning collectors.