This curated selection highlights the extraordinary contributions of women artists through limited edition prints, photographs, and sculptures. From the evocative works of Jenny Holzer and Tracey Emin to the geometric precision of Carmen Herrera, each artwork reflects a distinct artistic position that has shaped modern and contemporary art.

Collecting art by women artists offers both cultural relevance and long-term significance. These practices challenge conventions, expand visual languages, and engage with themes of identity, resilience, and social commentary. With select artworks available for sale, this collection provides an opportunity to acquire works that reflect both historical importance and ongoing developments in contemporary art.

The present moment marks a significant shift in the visibility and recognition of women artists. As institutions, galleries, and collectors increasingly focus on historically underrepresented positions, the relevance of art by women continues to grow. This renewed attention brings both contemporary practices and overlooked artists from past decades into sharper view. For collectors, this offers a compelling opportunity not only to acquire important works, but also to actively participate in a broader rebalancing of the art historical canon. Discover available works by women artists in the collection and explore artworks available for acquisition online.

Discover available works by women artists in the collection and explore artworks available for sale.

The narrative of women in art history is marked by longstanding disparities, though recent efforts aim to address this imbalance. Notably, Tate Britain’s 2023 rehang represents a pivotal shift, marking the first time in its 126-year history that half of the contemporary artists on display were women. These rehung galleries reflect a broader institutional commitment to revisiting and correcting historical omissions, echoed in major events such as the 2022 Venice Biennale and the rise of dedicated all-women auctions.

Despite this progress, structural inequalities persist. Research highlights a significant economic gap in the art market, with works by women artists often achieving only a fraction of the prices of their male counterparts. At the same time, while the majority of postgraduate art students are female or non-binary, representation by commercial galleries continues to favor male artists.

Women artists have long made substantial contributions, even while facing systemic barriers. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, many women in Northern and Southern Europe were active as painters, teachers, and printmakers, often trained within artistic families and outside official academies. Figures such as Marietta Robusti, trained by her father Tintoretto, and Rachel Ruysch, whose still lifes were highly sought after in her time, demonstrate both success and constraint. Yet even as some artists established notable careers, many remained excluded from academies, commissions, and institutional recognition well into the 19th century. Artists including Artemisia Gentileschi and Maria Sibylla Merian, despite achieving recognition in their lifetimes, encountered persistent limitations in access, patronage, and critical reception.

Exhibitions such as Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920, recently on view at Tate Britain in London, function not only as retrospectives but as critical interventions. By foregrounding artists who engaged with traditionally male-dominated genres such as history painting and battle scenes, these projects challenge entrenched narratives and reposition women artists within art history. This ongoing revisionist work is essential in acknowledging the full scope of their contributions and integrating them into a broader cultural and institutional framework.

The rise of contemporary women artists builds on the lasting influence of key figures who redefined the role of women within modern and contemporary art in the 20th century. Artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Cindy Sherman, Yayoi Kusama, and Carmen Herrera not only challenged dominant narratives, but also expanded the formal and conceptual language of art. Their work laid the foundation for greater visibility and recognition, shaping the conditions for subsequent generations of women artists working today.

Today, the landscape of women artists is increasingly diverse and dynamic. Yet despite growing recognition, the majority of artists prominently represented in museum collections and gallery programs remain male. Within this context, contemporary artists continue to reshape the field through distinct and influential practices.

Jenny Holzer’s pioneering use of text as an artistic medium confronts viewers with urgent political and social messages, her LED installations activating both public and private space. Tracey Emin’s autobiographical practice spans installations, drawings, prints, and sculptures, addressing intimacy, identity, and resilience through a distinctly personal lens. Kara Walker’s work, often realized through large-scale silhouettes, drawings, and installations, examines histories of race, gender, and power with stark clarity and narrative force.

Elizabeth Peyton’s intimate portraits, often depicting friends, historical figures, and cultural icons, have redefined contemporary figurative painting through their immediacy and emotional resonance. Cecily Brown’s expressive, gestural paintings blur the boundaries between abstraction and figuration, reintroducing the body through a dynamic and painterly language. Marlene Dumas’ psychologically charged portraits explore themes of identity, sexuality, and representation, often drawing from media imagery and art history.

As contemporary art continues to evolve, women artists play a central role in shaping its direction. Their practices not only challenge established narratives but also expand the possibilities of artistic expression today. Explore available works by contemporary women artists and discover artworks in the collection.