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Gallery Delaive

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Gallery Delaive

Gallery Delaive is one of the leading galleries for modern and contemporary Art in The Netherlands.

For over 47 years Nico Delaive has specialized in Modern and Contemporary Art. 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 Fou

ndation in Europe. Simultaneously it has expanded its expertise to other major Post-War artist such as other CoBrA artists and major artist such as Niki De Saint Phalle and Andy Warhol and has opened avenues for exciting contemporary artists from all over the world, including Takashi Murakami, Ayako Rokkaku, Yuina Wada and Peter Anton.

12/06/2026

In memory of David Hockney (1937–2026)

We say farewell to one of the most influential and beloved artists of his generation. David Hockney passed away on Thursday in London at the age of 88.

For more than seven decades, he challenged us to see the world differently. From the sunlit swimming pools of California to the landscapes of his native Yorkshire, his work transformed everyday scenes through colour, light, and perspective. Moving effortlessly between painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media, he remained endlessly inventive.

He leaves behind an extraordinary visual language defined by colour, imagination, and a lasting sense of wonder.

📸 Pictured together with artist Sam Francis

29/04/2026

Artwork highlight

Sam Francis is known for his abstract works in which thin washes, drips, and splashes of primary color appear to float across expansive fields of white space. Exploring the creative process was one of Francis’ main driving forces.

From the 1960s onward, he developed paintings in which white became increasingly dominant, softly framed by touches of color along the edges. He often dedicated these works to his “angels,” evoking a sense of infinity and the endless possibilities of light and expression.

In his work, the white space is never empty it feels alive, expansive, and radiant at once. It creates an openness that seems to both absorb and reflect everything around it, suggesting stillness, vastness, and a quiet invitation to look beyond what is immediately visible.

This work on paper was created in Francis’ Venice studio in California in 1989. When you swipe to the right, you can see Francis working around the painting in the bottom right of the photograph taken by Nico Delaive himself.

Artwork information: Sam Francis, Untitled, acrylic on paper, 57.15 × 76.2 cm, 1989.

For further information or inquiries regarding Sam Francis, please contact us.

10/03/2026

This week Gallery Delaive is featured in FD Persoonlijk, showcasing the iconic Andy Warhol portrait of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.

The work will be on view at Art Rotterdam from March 26–29. We hope to see you there!

03/03/2026

With the sun finally back in Amsterdam, it feels like the flowers can come out again, just like in An Homage to Monopink, 1960 B (2012) by Takashi Murakami.

This vibrant work bursts with Murakami’s iconic smiling flowers, layered in radiant shades of pink that instantly lift the mood. The repetition creates a playful rhythm, while the glossy finish adds a soft shimmer, almost like sunlight catching the surface.

After grey days, this piece feels like a celebration of light, color, and optimism. A reminder that when the sun returns, everything blooms. 🌸

For more information about this work, or other available pieces by Takashi Murakami, please feel free to contact us.

18/02/2026

Archive 2008: Ayako Rokkaku in her Amsterdam studio.

During this period, Rokkaku explored the power of white space, allowing her iconic figures to emerge vividly against minimal backgrounds. Her use of bright, bold colors gave life and energy to her compositions, making each figure feel dynamic and full of movement.

At this time, she drew inspiration from the gestural, expressive work of Cy Twombly, translating that energy into her own playful yet deeply emotional style. These years in Amsterdam were formative for Rokkaku, helping her develop the signature approach that would define her later work.

This glimpse into her studio captures not just her process, but the spirit of experimentation and creativity that has always been at the heart of her art.

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14/02/2026

Love is in the air… and it tastes like chocolate! 🍫🌹Happy Valentine’s Day 🩷 Today we celebrate with sweet treats by Peter Anton and roses full of love at Gallery Delaive.

Let love — and sweetness — take over!

14/01/2026

Gallery Delaive Archive, 1990s. Nico Delaive visiting Karel Appel at his New York residence. Their professional relationship extended beyond the gallery, developing into a close personal friendship, as reflected in these informal encounters.  To this day, Gallery Delaive continues to represent a wide and carefully curated selection of works by Karel Appel.

09/01/2026

Kees van Bohemen (1928–1985) was a Dutch painter known for his expressive and dynamic style, evolving from abstract expressionism to vibrant figurative work. In this painting, he creates a space that feels both architectural and emotional.

Bold layers of red, yellow, and purple overlap in restless brushstrokes, suggesting an interior that shifts and breathes. Figures and forms emerge and dissolve, inviting the viewer to move through the composition and experience it as a moment rather than a place.

Artwork: Kees van Bohemen, Untitled, undated
140 × 140 cm, Oil on canvas, signed.

✨Learn more and discover our selection of available works by Kees van Bohemen by clicking the link in our bio and exploring our website.

29/10/2025

In just one week, Gallery Delaive joins (November 6–9) to showcase a curated selection of iconic works by Sam Francis, Karel Appel, Niki de Saint Phalle, Takashi Murakami, Peter Anton, and Tom Wesselmann.

Featured artwork: Sam Francis, Untitled (SF59-369), acrylic on paper, 43.2 × 31.2 cm, 1959.

Discover this selection at Booth C330, Hall 11.1,
we look forward to welcoming you!

09/10/2025

27th September the Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelt Museum opened its doors to the exhibition Karel Appel – Barber Barbar, the most comprehensive presentation of Karel Appel’s work ever to be shown in Denmark. The exhibition sheds new light on the barber’s son from Amsterdam who, as co-founder of the Cobra movement, revolutionised post-war art with his barbaric energy, spontaneous painting, and uncompromising creative force.

Karel Appel (1921–2006) was a central figure in Cobra and the first among the group’s artists to achieve international recognition. His art was shaped by a time period marked by upheaval and change – and for Appel, painting became a physical act, a performance in which the whole body worked with the canvas. The works in the exhibition range from early pieces created during the Cobra years to the brutal paintings that confront the viewer with their raw vitality of colour and form. In particular, the monumental canvases begun in the late 1950s became his signature and earned him the epithet the Barbarian.  With Barber Barbar, visitors are invited into a space where Appel’s creative force still vibrates. His works are not merely pictures, but experiences confronting us with life’s force and intensity. The exhibition will be a rare opportunity to experience the breadth and strength of one of Cobra’s most uncompromising artists.  A selection of the works on display comes from Gallery Delaive, stay tuned for more photos and information.

Photo credit: Nyholm Madsen

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Spiegelgracht 23
Amsterdam
1017JP

Openingstijden

Dinsdag	10:00 - 17:30
Woensdag	10:00 - 17:30
Donderdag	10:00 - 17:30
Vrijdag	10:00 - 17:30
Zaterdag	10:00 - 17:30

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