The art market has historically been dominated by male artists, but recent data suggest a gradual shift towards gender parity. According to reports from Art Basel and UBS, the proportion of female artists represented by galleries has steadily increased. However, there still exists a significant gap in terms of recognition and economic valuation of female artists' work compared to their male counterparts.
A study by Yale Insights indicates that the gender gap could originate from multiple sources, including biases by buyers, curators, or museum managers against the work of female artists. This situation suggests that, despite advancements, the art market still does not treat female artists fairly.
In the UK, it has been found that gender parity in commercial galleries lags behind the public sector, where the opinion persists that artworks by female artists are a poorer investment. This indicates that, although there has been progress towards gender equality in art, the path to complete parity is still long and requires a conscious effort by all parties involved in the art market.
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How many female artists are represented in primary market galleries compared to their male counterparts?
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