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The Futureverse: Undervalued – Is the Future of Art Female?

Sep 7, 2022
Join Katy Hessel, art historian and curator, Marine Tanguy, founder of MT Art Agency, and Princess Alia Al-Senussi, cultural strategist, as they dive into the undervaluation of female artists in a male-dominated market. They discuss striking statistics, like how 96.1% of auction sales are male artists, and the recent shifts in representation seen at events like the Venice Biennale. The conversation highlights efforts to break down institutional barriers, increase exposure for women in art, and empower the next generation of female creators.
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ANECDOTE

Hessel's Inspiration

  • Katy Hessel, at 21, realized the art world's gender imbalance.
  • This inspired her Instagram, The Great Women Artists, and book, "The Story of Art Without Men."
INSIGHT

Gatekeepers of Art History

  • Male gatekeepers have shaped art history, excluding female artists.
  • Gombrich's "Story of Art" only included one woman in its 16th edition.
INSIGHT

Obstacles for Female Artists

  • Societal expectations and institutional obstacles hindered female artists.
  • Dealers even changed attributions on Judith Leyster's work to sell them as Franz Hals'.
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