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Meet 10 historic female artists whose talents and pioneering spirits continue to inspire and influence today's creators.
Explore art by women artists, along with exhibitions, events, and resources for teachers. Featured artists include Judith Leyster, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Joan Mitchell, Faith Ringgold, Jenny Holzer, Carrie Mae Weems, Alma Thomas, Guerrilla Girls, and more.
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Oct 9, 2023 · And hey, let’s not forget the talented women artists who often didn’t get the credit they deserved! Let’s check out some of the most iconic paintings of women, from famous guys like Botticelli and da Vinci to self-portraits by women artists like Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt.
- Frida Kahlo. Birth year: 1907. Death year: 1954. Nationality: Mexican. Notable characteristics/subject matter: self-portraits, vibrant colors, Mexican culture.
- Artemisia Gentileschi. Birth year: 1593. Death year: 1653. Nationality: Italian. Notable characteristics/subject matter: Baroque painting of strong female protagonists.
- Georgia O’Keeffe. Birth year: 1887. Death year: 1986. Nationality: American. Notable characteristics/subject matter: Abstract landscapes and flowers. Notable artwork: Red Canna.
- Mary Cassatt. Birth year: 1844. Death year: 1926. Nationality: American. Notable characteristics/subject matter: Motherhood, women’s rights. Notable artwork: Young Mother Sewing.
- Wangechi Mutu. Legion of Honor, San Francisco. May 1–November 7, 2021. Wangechi Mutu, Dream Catcher, 2016. Photo by David Regen. Courtesy of the artist; Gladstone Gallery; and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
- Hilma af Klint. Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. June 12–September 19, 2021. Hilma af Klint, Group IX/UW, The Dove No.2, 1915. Courtesy of the Hilma af Klint Foundation and The Moderna Museet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Anicka Yi. Tate Modern, London. October 12, 2021–January 16, 2022. Grabbing At Newer Vegetables, 2015. "Anicka Yi: 7,070,430K of Digital Spit" at Kunsthalle Basel, Basel (2015)
- Lorraine O’Grady. Brooklyn Museum, New York. March 5–July 18, 2021. Lorraine O’Grady, installation view of “Lorraine O’Grady: Both/And” at the Brooklyn Museum, 2021.
Sep 3, 2023 · Let’s take a look at some of the most iconic feminist artists that defied prejudice and shaped the feminist art we know today.
Dec 21, 2020 · The Top 15 Female Master Artists in Art History. It is incredibly important to not only recognize the contributions of women in art, but to also appreciate and analyze the works that continue to inspire and lead a new generation of artists.
