Maureen Paley, a contemporary art gallery with an international program, has been a significant player in the London art scene since its establishment in 1984. The gallery was initially named Interim Art and was located in a Victorian terraced house in London’s East End. In 2004, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the gallery changed its name to Maureen Paley.

Since September 1999, the gallery has been situated in industrial spaces in Bethnal Green. In July 2017, Maureen Paley opened a second space, Morena di Luna, in Hove. In October 2020, a third space, Studio M, was opened in the Rochelle School in Shoreditch. These expansions reflect the gallery's commitment to promoting great and innovative artists in all media.

Maureen Paley has been a pioneer of the current scene, promoting and showing a diverse range of international artists. The gallery's roster includes Turner Prize winners Lawrence Abu Hamdan (2019), Wolfgang Tillmans (2000), and Gillian Wearing (1997), as well as Turner Prize nominees Rebecca Warren (2006), Liam Gillick (2002), Jane and Louise Wilson (1999), and Hannah Collins (1993). Other represented artists include AA Bronson, Felipe Baeza, Tom Burr, Chioma Ebinama, Michaela Eichwald, Morgan Fisher, General Idea, Anne Hardy, Peter Hujar, Behrang Karimi, Michael Krebber, Alastair Mackinven, Paulo Nimer Pjota, Olivia Plender, Stephen Prina, Maaike Schoorel, Hannah Starkey, Oscar Tuazon, and James Welling.

Maureen Paley, the gallery’s founder and director, was born in New York, studied at Sarah Lawrence College, and graduated from Brown University before coming to the UK in 1977 where she completed her Masters at The Royal College of Art from 1978–80. Alongside running the gallery, Maureen Paley has also curated a number of large-scale public exhibitions, further contributing to the discourse on contemporary art.

Maureen Paley stands as a beacon of contemporary art in London. Its commitment to fostering artistic talent, promoting international artists, and nurturing a love for art among the public has made it a significant player in the global art scene. As it continues to evolve and expand, Maureen Paley remains dedicated to its mission of supporting and promoting the work of innovative and pioneering artists.