Biography
David Risley first opened his eponymous gallery in London’s East End in 2000 and relocated to Copenhagen in 2009. Over the years, Risley worked with major contemporary artists including Jake and Dinos Chapman, Alex Da Corte, and Dexter Dalwood. Risley also co-organized the Zoo Art Fair in London, a now-defunct hub for up-and-coming artists. He was also known to organise pick-up soccer games during art fairs. On closure of his gallery he said: “I’ll do everything I can to help the artists and they’ve said they’ll do everything they can to help me. I’ll help them find new galleries. I’ll help with ongoing museum shows and commissions. I’ll help find them new ones. We will continue working together without the gallery wherever and whenever possible.”
