Kadel Willborn is a contemporary art gallery based in Düsseldorf with an internationally oriented program that has, for many years, placed a sustained emphasis on female artistic positions. The gallery is known for thoughtfully juxtaposing emerging artists with historically significant figures often described as artists’ artists, creating dialogues that critically examine questions of identity, representation, and perception. Its program draws on practices connected to New Realism, Conceptual Art, Performance Art, and Body Art, positioning these approaches within current cultural and theoretical contexts.

Alongside its commitment to rediscovering and recontextualizing influential artists such as Ketty La Rocca, Barbara Kasten, Linda Matalon, and Inge Mahn, Kadel Willborn has developed a strong reputation for advancing the careers of younger artists including Vivian Greven, Heidi Hahn, Jacolby Satterwhite, and Ayan Farah. Recent and upcoming highlights reflect the gallery’s close connection to major international institutions and exhibitions, with artists represented in museum collections, biennials, and prominent solo and group exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Through this intergenerational and research driven approach, Kadel Willborn has established a clear identity as a gallery that bridges art historical relevance with contemporary practice.