David Castillo

Founded in 2005, David Castillo Gallery has built a reputation for its focus on conceptual curatorial models that explore art historical, cultural, and personal narratives. The gallery represents artists who engage deeply with their own histories and practices, offering works that resonate with the evolving dynamics of the contemporary world.

David Castillo has successfully placed his artists’ works in some of the most prestigious museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Guggenheim, LACMA, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The gallery’s artists are regularly featured in exhibitions at internationally renowned institutions like the Tate Modern, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum, among many others.

Beyond museum exhibitions, the gallery is a consistent presence at major art fairs around the globe, from Art Basel Miami Beach to ARCO Madrid and The Armory Show in New York. David Castillo Gallery’s ability to maintain a strong international profile reflects its commitment to fostering artists who are shaping the critical discourses of our time.

The gallery has also been instrumental in showcasing important historical works, presenting pieces by figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Wifredo Lam within contemporary dialogues. Its exhibitions have been widely covered by leading publications including The New York Times, Artforum, The Guardian, and the Financial Times.

With over 160 exhibitions to date, David Castillo Gallery continues to influence cultural landscapes through its rigorous programming and deep engagement with the global art community. Castillo himself, a Yale-trained historian and art historian, brings an exceptional level of scholarship and passion to both the gallery and the broader art world, helping to shape the collections and conversations that define contemporary art today.