Historically, women have been significantly underrepresented in major art movements, galleries, museums, and exhibitions. Many renowned artistic periods, such as the Renaissance or Abstract Expressionism, largely emphasized male artists.
Women have often faced barriers to education and training in the arts due to societal norms that prioritized male dominance in creative fields. Art history has been written primarily by men, with women’s contributions often ignored.
Despite progress toward greater equality in recent decades, women continue to fight for equal recognition and financial compensation compared to their male counterparts. Bias is still common within institutions such as galleries or auction houses, where works by female artists are less represented or valued than those of men.
Feminism has played a crucial role in advocating for equal representation. Today, there is increasing recognition for the contributions of women, with initiatives aimed at supporting female artists.
While strides have been made toward recognizing the role of women as influential contributors to the historically male-dominated art landscape, significant challenges remain regarding equality, both in terms of representation and the value placed on women’s artwork.
