Art Blog #60
- Paul Connor
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
Women in art by women of art.
According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 51 per cent of visual artists today are women. But when it comes to exhibitions and gallery representation, the numbers tell a less optimistic story. In London, for example, 78 per cent of the galleries represent more men than women, while only 5 per cent represent an equal number of male and female artists.
Is there good news?
The women artists market is undergoing a fundamental structural transformation that extends beyond short-term trends. This transformation represents both a correction of historical inequities and the recognition of previously overlooked artistic value. For collectors, institutions, and market participants, understanding these dynamics offers both cultural and financial opportunities, while contributing to a more accurate and comprehensive art historical narrative.
Paul writes:
'Art and artists bring beauty into a, sometimes, ugly world, highlight all aspects of the human experience, shine a light on dark topics and showcase the creative experience. Art can be be beautiful, thought-provoking, challenging, disturbing and awe-inspiring and has the ability to create positive societal change.
It is our intention to, predominantly, feature female artists, and showcase artists that we admire and to reinvest all profits into expanding the artistic experience. I, personally, believe there is still a gender inequality within the art world with women artists being under represented and we at the gallery are determined to help redress the balance not because they are women per se but because creative talent has no gender .
Support women in art and women artists!!'
Shamsia Hassani
Born April 1988, is the first female graffiti artist of Afghanistan. Through her artworks, Shamsia portrays Afghan women in a male dominant society.
Her art gives Afghan women a different face, a face with power, ambitions, and willingness to achieve goals. The woman character used in her artworks portrays a human being who is proud, loud, and can bring positive changes to people’s lives. During the last decade of post-war era in Afghanistan, Shamsia’s works have brought in a huge wave of color and appreciation to all the women in the country.
Her artworks have inspired thousands of women around the world and has given a new hope to female Afghan artists in the country. She has motivated hundreds of Afghans to bring in their creativity through her graffiti festival, art classes, and exhibitions in different countries around the world.
'Shamsia's art highlights the very challenging life faced by all civilians in Afghanistan under a sometimes brutal regime but also the gender inequality experienced by women in a thought-provoking yet beautiful, honest and hopeful way.
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