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Invisible Brushstrokes and the Missing Women of Art History

Flip through the pages of classic art history books and a curious pattern emerges: women artists are almost invisible. Despite centuries of creative brilliance, their names rarely appear in the timelines that shape our understanding of art. Katy Hessel’s research reveals that, even today, major museums and galleries showcase only a tiny fraction of works by women—sometimes as little as 1% of their collections. Auction houses echo this imbalance, with women’s art making up less than a tenth of the market. These numbers aren’t just statistics; they highlight a persistent gap between recognition and reality. Yet, the conversation is shifting. More voices are challenging the old narratives, bringing long-overlooked artists into the spotlight. The story of art is being rewritten, one rediscovered masterpiece at a time. #WomenInArt #ArtHistory #MuseumInequality #Culture