Stephen Friedman Gallery was established in 1995 and is now recognised amongst the leading international galleries in the field of contemporary art. The gallery represents both established and emerging artists from all over the world as well as the Estates for four historical artists.

Since its inauguration, the gallery has been based on Old Burlington Street in central London. In 2005 it expanded, taking on adjacent premises designed by Caruso St John and in 2011 an additional gallery space was opened at No. 11 Old Burlington St designed by David Kohn. The gallery hosts seven exhibitions each year and concurrently a project-based programme in the second gallery. One person exhibitions and curated, group exhibitions are featured in the programme and have included the first exhibitions in the UK by leading artists such as; Mamma Andersson, Jim Hodges, William Kentridge, Beatriz Milhazes, Yoshitomo Nara, Rivane Neuenschwander, Mira Schendel, Yinka Shonibare MBE, Jiro Takamatsu and Kara Walker. In generous private rooms and office spaces additional works can be viewed by appointment. There is also a facility to display art in a beautifully landscaped private garden.

Stephen Friedman Gallery represents artists from Great Britain and from five regions worldwide including Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia.