NEW YORK, NY.- Rachel Lehmann and David Maupin announced the appointment of Raffaela Zerilli as Director of Central Europe. In this newly-created role, Zerilli will work alongside London-based Partner Isabella Icoz to support the gallery’s growth in Europe. Based between Berlin and Zurich, Zerilli will play a pivotal role in spearheading the expansion of the gallery’s presence in the region, with a particular focus on Germany and Switzerland. This appointment comes on the heels of a recent wave of activity for the gallery in Europe, including the continued success of the gallery’s permanent outpost in London and the forthcoming new seasonal space in Milan, opening this month.

“With nearly a dozen gallery artists based in Europe, the region is at the forefront of our continued evolution as a business. Much like our decision to open a gallery in London and a pop-up in Milan, appointing Raffaela to lead our efforts in central Europe alongside London-based Partner Isabella Icoz, signifies our commitment to nurturing stronger relationships in the region. We believe her expertise will both deepen our engagement with the European community and open new doors for our artists.” — Rachel Lehmann

Zerilli comes to Lehmann Maupin with over 10 years of experience. Most recently, she was a Senior Director of König Galerie in Berlin, where from 2016 to 2022 she worked closely with Tatiana Trouvé, Jeremy Shaw, Elmgreen & Dragset, Norbert Bisky, Claudia Comte, Koo Jeong A, and Michael Sailstorfer. Previously, she held a position at Galerie Crone in management and artist liaison capacities. In addition to her commercial experience in the industry, she was involved in programming the “Pavillon an der Volksbühne” and with organizing other exhibitions in Berlin with artists including Monira Al Qadiri, Gregor Hildebrandt, and Asta Gröting, among others.

As Director of Central Europe, Zerilli will work closely with the gallery’s leadership team to advance Lehmann Maupin’s artistic program, leveraging her ties to the region to expand the gallery’s network of curators, collectors, and institutions. This spring, Zerilli will represent Lehmann Maupin at the forthcoming Gallery Weekend Berlin, which coincides with the opening of Kader Attia’s solo exhibition at Berlinische Galerie and with his current residency at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where the artist has an on-site studio through June 2025 as part of the museums “Les Hôtes du Louvre” program.