Cortesi Gallery, founded in 2013 by the Cortesi family, is a distinguished art gallery that focuses on European artistic movements from the 1960s to the present day. The gallery was established in Lugano by Stefano Cortesi, a collector and art dealer, and his two sons, Andrea and Lorenzo, who continue to work closely with him. The gallery's name has become synonymous with high-standard projects often created in collaboration with specialists in the field, such as external curators, researchers, artists’ archives, and foundations.

The gallery's exhibition program reflects its expertise by displaying major shows featuring artists from the ZERO Group, New Tendencies, Optical, Kinetic, Conceptual, and Minimal Art. The inaugural gallery space in Lugano opened to the public with the exhibition, "Italian Art 60s–90s" (2013). In May 2015, Cortesi Gallery expanded, opening a space in London’s Mayfair with a group show dedicated to the ZERO group.

In 2016, the London program continued with "Agostino Bonalumi. I Wish to Meet Architects," while the space in Lugano hosted the exhibition "Heinz Mack. The Visible Reminder of Invisible Light" among others. In 2017, the London gallery presented the solo show "Gianfranco Pardi. Works 1968–1988," while the exhibition "Louise Nevelson. Assemblages and Collages 1960-1980" took place in Lugano.

In May 2017, ahead of the opening of the Venice Biennale, Cortesi Gallery launched a new space in Milan, with an exhibition dedicated to Italian Transavanguardia artist, Nicola De Maria. A solo show of the Belgian artist Walter Leblanc, curated by Francesca Pola, opened in June at the London gallery, followed by a group show titled "Walter Leblanc and the European Neo Avant-Garde" held in Milan in September. Herman de Vries was the protagonist of a solo show, curated by Francesca Pola, that opened in London in September and enhanced the presence of this artist in the London art scene.

Cortesi Gallery is a dynamic platform that nurtures creativity, fosters artistic growth, and promotes cultural exchange. Its diverse exhibitions and programs reflect its commitment to promoting a wide range of artistic expressions and its dedication to nurturing emerging talent. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, and collaborations, Cortesi Gallery continues to enrich the cultural landscape and inspire creative minds.