Statistics are Important. The Under-representation of Women in Museum Collections and Art Exhibitions
Abstract
This paper analyzes the presence of women artists at the Modern Museums and Art Centers in Spain. The results show an under-representation of women’s work in art exhibitions, fewer than 20 %. What’s the matter? An issue of quality?, Male superiority?, Discrimination?, Androcentric Art System? This article indicate some factor explained the great gap between the genders and demanding to public administrations and cultural institutions the observance of Equality Act 3/2007 to ensure parity.
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