Born in Germany, Adele Röder established her practice through both independent painting and collaborative projects. She gained significant recognition as a co-founder of DAS INSTITUT, a collaborative entity formed with Kerstin Brätsch that explores the intersections of art, commerce, and institutional critique.

Röder’s work often engages with abstract forms and the fluid nature of artistic identity. Her individual and collaborative pieces utilize a variety of media, reflecting a focus on the presentation of art within contemporary institutional frameworks.

Her work is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She has participated in major international exhibitions, including presentations at the Haus der Kunst in Munich, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.