Note from L.S :

This is all just me vomiting information onto this page, not curated at all. Just compiling links

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what about a book club/ recomendations list

- women money power by josie cox

-Women in the picture by cathrine McCormack

-the story of art without men, katy hessel

https://www.artbasel.com/stories/10-findings-art-basel-ubs-survey-of-global-collecting-2024?lang=en

78% of galleries in London represent more men than women: This statistic comes from a study of commercial galleries in London, which revealed that only 31% of represented artists are women. Additionally, 78% of galleries have a majority male roster, while just 5% have equal representation of male and female artists​

Tate Voice Magazine

Women earn the majority of fine arts degrees but are underrepresented professionally: In the U.S., 65-75% of Master of Fine Arts degrees are awarded to women, but they make up only 46% of working artists across disciplines. This disparity is discussed in depth by the National Women’s Museum of Art and other similar studies​

Voice Magazine

Art auction revenues: From 2008 to 2019, only 2% of the $196.6 billion spent on art auctions was for works by women artists. This statistic underscores significant systemic bias in valuation and visibility at the highest levels of the art market​

The White Review


The Independent: Discusses the persistent gender pay gap in the art world, revealing that female artists often sell their work for far less than male counterparts. Dr. Helen Gorrill's study highlights that women earn just 10p for every £1 a male artist makes. Auction data shows a stark disparity, with male artists commanding record-breaking figures while women’s works remain undervalued. Progress in private collections and corporate support is noted, but systemic undervaluation persists. Read more【35】.

  1. Arts Council England (2020-2021 Report): Focuses on gender and ethnicity pay gaps within the UK arts sector, emphasizing the importance of increasing representation and inclusivity. The report outlines strategies for enhancing diversity and tackling pay inequities. Explore the report here【36】【37】.

  2. ArtReview: Highlights ongoing challenges faced by women in the UK art world, including barriers to representation in galleries and limited auction success. The article suggests industry stakeholders must actively foster equitable visibility and valuation of women’s art. Read the article【34】.

    Tate on Female Representation in Art
    A significant resource highlights that 78% of London galleries represent more men than women, with only 5% achieving gender parity. Tate's Director, Frances Morris, noted historical biases and underrepresentation in institutional collections. Efforts at Tate have increased female representation in its collection, with ongoing initiatives to diversify the voices represented in contemporary art. For more on these discussions, visit Tate's thematic explorations of women in art at Tate’s website【45】【46】.

  3. Art and Inequality Workshop at Tate Modern
    Tate Modern hosted a workshop on how art addresses inequality, including gender gaps. This program involved discussions with artists, academics, and activists focusing on how institutions and communities can reduce these disparities. The event exemplifies how major cultural institutions aim to foster dialogue around systemic inequalities in the art world【47】.

    https://www.tate.org.uk/about-us/working-at-tate/diversity-inclusion
    https://www.tate.org.uk/art/women-in-art

    https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/art-and-inequality-new-perspectives


    Recent statistics highlight the financial struggles faced by artists in the UK. According to guidance from a-n, The Artists Information Company, the average income for visual artists remains significantly low. While new graduates with artistic careers may achieve a projected annual income of around £29,577 when actively working, many artists struggle to secure consistent opportunities, leading to incomes far below this benchmark. For many, income from artistic practice alone is insufficient, with the median earnings often reported below £12,000 annually, necessitating supplemental work to sustain their practice​

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    The financial instability, coupled with limited access to paid opportunities and high self-employment costs, creates barriers that particularly impact women and other underrepresented groups in the arts. Advocacy efforts continue to push for fairer pay structures and recognition of the economic realities of creative careers. For more insights and details on recent data, you can explore reports by a-n at a-n.co.uk and other arts-focused research platforms.

    https://www.dazeddigital.com/art-photography/article/65493/1/research-shows-uk-artist-earnings-have-fallen-by-40-per-cent-since-2010?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio

    https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1130637_en.html

    https://www.dacs.org.uk/news-events/artists-earnings-report-2024

  4. https://cdn.dacs.org.uk/uploads/documents/UK-Visual-Artists_A-survey-of-earnings-and-contracts.pdf?v=1732286727



  5. https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/employment-support-schemes/basic-income-arts/