Taka Ishii Gallery, a prominent art gallery based in Tokyo, Japan, has been a significant player in the international art scene since its inception in 1994. The gallery was founded by Takayuki Ishii, who had previously studied fine art in Los Angeles and worked as a private art dealer. The gallery's establishment marked the creation of a platform dedicated to introducing contemporary art trends, both locally and internationally.

The gallery's first exhibition, Larry Clark’s “Tulsa, Teenage Lust, Photo Collage, and Video,” garnered a massive response and paved the way for the gallery's association with Nobuyoshi Araki. Since Araki's first solo exhibition at the gallery in 1994, Taka Ishii Gallery has hosted 27 solo exhibitions of his work. The gallery also ventured into the publishing business in 1995, with the publication of "Imitation" in conjunction with Daido Moriyama's first solo exhibition at the gallery. To date, the gallery has published over 50 titles.

In the late 1990s, Taka Ishii Gallery was the first to introduce the works of foreign artists such as Jack Pierson and Christopher Wool to Japan. In 2000, it presented a solo exhibition by Doug Aitken, which included a video piece, a medium that was still rare at the time.

The gallery has continued to maintain and develop an exhibition program based on the goals of introducing international contemporary artists within Japan and serving as an international platform for the presentation of the work of Japanese emerging artists. This commitment to showcasing a diverse range of artists and media has allowed the gallery to remain at the forefront of the contemporary art scene for over a quarter of a century.

In 2019, to commemorate its 25th anniversary, Taka Ishii Gallery presented “Survived!”, a group exhibition featuring works by 37 gallery artists. This exhibition not only celebrated the gallery's milestone but also showcased its history and the artists it has supported over the years. The gallery continues to support its artists and aims to organize many more historically significant exhibitions.

Taka Ishii Gallery has additional locations in Kyoto and New York, further expanding its reach and influence in the global art community. The gallery's commitment to showcasing a diverse range of artists and media has allowed it to remain at the forefront of the contemporary art scene for over a quarter of a century. With its unique and international perspective, Taka Ishii Gallery continues to be a beacon of contemporary art in Japan and beyond.