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Women Artists Shine at Frieze Masters. Here Are 5 of Our Favorite Rediscoveries, From a Korean Avant-Garde Visionary to a British-Born Surrealist
The new fair section "Modern Women" spotlights women artists who have been historically overlooked.
The Renaissance Women of Italy: 10 Extraordinary Artists
Many men are remembered for their contributions to the Italian Renaissance. However, many women contributed to the movement with less recognition.
Women Take the Lead at The Armory Show 2023
Nicole Berry, the Executive Director of the Armory Show, enlists three women curators for this year's iteration of the fair.
The Goddess Element in Eco-Feminist Art
Painter Kei Imazu approaches the contemporary realities of colonialism and climate destruction through ancient Indonesian myth.
How women played a bigger role in the Renaissance and beyond
Two exhibitions, in Boston and Baltimore, celebrate the overlooked women artists who were working in Europe from the 15th century onwards.
The art world still favours the rich—how do we fix that?
Nine artists, curators and dealers who beat the industry's stacked odds discuss challenges and solutions.
Forthcoming New York exhibition on women artists will present Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg’s collection to the public for the first time
The couple have put together a major collection of 300 works by mostly modern and contemporary women artists.
How a New German Art Prize Is Celebrating Contemporary Women Artists
We spoke with inaugural winner artist Karolin Schwab and runner-up Janine Mackenroth about what the CeU Art Prize means to them.
Europe's 'First Museum Dedicated To Art By Women Artists' To Open In Southern France
Former trader Christian Levett's rebranded institution will present works by Joan Mitchell, Howardena Pindell and Cecily Brown among others
The New York Women's Foundation Reveals Art And Social Justice Pioneers As Honorees Ahead Of Radical Generosity Dinner
The Annual Event Will Recognize Bisa Butler, Molly Gochman and Lorelei Williams for Their Inspiring Work of Uplifting Underrepresented Voices Through the Arts and Philanthropy.
‘Modern Women’ Reframes Art History at Frieze Masters 2023
This new section champions eleven 19th and 20th century women artists, including Faith Ringgold, Lisetta Carmi and Ethel Walker
3 Prominent Nigerian Women Who Have Played Key Roles In Art
These Nigerian women have left their mark on the art landscape and pushed boundaries in contemporary art.
What I Buy and Why: Curator Roya Khadjavi on Celebrating the Next Generation of Iranian Women Artists, One Work at a Time
Khadjavi began working with Iranian artists in 2008, after visiting the country for the first time since leaving some 30 years prior.
Delving Into the History of ‘‘Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art”
Featuring the work of Kathy Acker, Ana Mendieta, Carolee Schneemann and more, Lauren Elkin’s new book Art Monsters is a daring meditation on artists and writers whose work speaks from the body. Here, she talks about excess and monstrosity
In Miami, Diaspora Women Artists Tell Their Stories Through Photobooks
Participants in a 12-day workshop led by photographers Yumi Goto and Paola Jiménez Quispe explored the medium as a conduit for memory and self-discovery.
Liberty, Equality … Embroidery: The Political Power Of Textile Art
A series of exhibitions this summer and autumn highlight the protest woven into stitchwork.