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Did you know that 87% of the works in major museum collections are by men? (National Museum of Women in the Arts) What can be done to correct this imbalance?
Did you know that 87% of the works in major museum collections are by men? (National Museum of Women in the Arts) What can be done to correct this imbalance?
Can you name five female artists? If you can't, why not?
Can you name five female artists? If you can't, why not?
As we continue celebrating women's contributions in the month of March, let's consider the field of art. This week you'll learn about some inequities in the field and will fill in some gaps by learning about accomplished female artists.
As we continue celebrating women's contributions in the month of March, let's consider the field of art. This week you'll learn about some inequities in the field and will fill in some gaps by learning about accomplished female artists.
Become familiar with more female artists by searching the database called Biography in Context and doing a "person search". By typing in "artist" in the occupation box and selecting "female" under gender you can limit your search to just women artists. You will find thousands of possible artists to study and will be able to name many more than five female artists!
Become familiar with more female artists by searching the database called Biography in Context and doing a "person search". By typing in "artist" in the occupation box and selecting "female" under gender you can limit your search to just women artists. You will find thousands of possible artists to study and will be able to name many more than five female artists!
British artist Zarah Hussain has a current exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA called "Breath". Watch the interview below with the artist to learn more. Does viewing the images she created based on traditional Islamic art change your breathing?
British artist Zarah Hussain has a current exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA called "Breath". Watch the interview below with the artist to learn more. Does viewing the images she created based on traditional Islamic art change your breathing?
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York created this short gallery tour of art by surrealist women artists. There's a fur covered tea cup by Meret Oppenheim! And a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo. See what you think about this style of art!
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York created this short gallery tour of art by surrealist women artists. There's a fur covered tea cup by Meret Oppenheim! And a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo. See what you think about this style of art!
The Smithsonian Institution highlighted just a small selection of art from by female artists via this series of images. Click on any image to learn more about the artist and the subject.
The Smithsonian Institution highlighted just a small selection of art from by female artists via this series of images. Click on any image to learn more about the artist and the subject.
Some questions to consider:
Some questions to consider:
Why is it important for museums to examine how well women are represented in their collections?
Why is it important for museums to examine how well women are represented in their collections?
Why do you think art by women is underrepresented in many museums?
Why do you think art by women is underrepresented in many museums?
What can museums do to include more works by women in their collections?
What can museums do to include more works by women in their collections?
What can you do to increase your knowledge of female artists?
What can you do to increase your knowledge of female artists?
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