The Galerie en Passant began in 2005 as an informal group of artists presenting temporary exhibitions in various vacant commercial buildings. Since 2007 the gallery has had a permanent location in the Brunnenstrasse in Berlin-Mitte. It consists of a steady group of 12 artists working internationally but with a strong connection to Berlin.

Beyond genre category concepts Galerie en Passent exhibits a very diverse spectrum of forms of expression and techniques. All 12 artists represent individual contemporary positions which shape the many facetted face of the gallery. The Galerie en Passent serves the artists not only as a presentation platform, but also as an interactive space where direct contact can be established between them and the public – in the form of performances, concerts, talks with the artists, etc. – and where common projects can be realized.