Art Blog #62
- 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.
Lora Zombie
Lora Zombie (b. 1990) was set on becoming an artist at very early age.
The self-taught artist first gained recognition in the late 2000s as her work circulated online, reaching millions of people through blogs, news outlets, and social media.
Since then, Lora has developed into a top seller on the urban art scene with exhibitions in London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Russia and more, bringing in the interest of collectors and fans worldwide.
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!!'
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