Emmanuel Perrotin founded the gallery in Paris in 1990, and is one of the most influential gallerists in the world. Perrotin has galleries in Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, and Shanghai, totaling approximately 7000 square meters (75,000 square feet) of exhibition space across its various locations. Perrotin represents about 50 artists and artist estates. The gallery organizes about 35 exhibitions and participates in 20 art fairs worldwide each year. Over the past three decades, Perrotin has exhibited and supported contemporary and modern artists through numerous collaborative projects.