Parafin was established in Mayfair, London, in 2014 by Ben Tufnell and Matt Watkins. The gallery's primary focus is on its exhibition programme, but it also initiates and supports institutional projects for its artists and publishes catalogues. The gallery represents a broad range of artists working across many media, from emerging artists such as Indre Serpytyte and Fred Sorrell, to major figures such as Hamish Fulton, Tim Head, and Nancy Holt.