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First Auction Recognising Women in Whisky
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First Auction Recognising Women in Whisky

Arts & Collections

The Demeter Collection – created to recognise the work of women in the whisky sector – has raised nearly £50,000 at auction for the OurWhisky Foundation. The inaugural Demeter Collection hosted by the leading global whisky auction platform Whisky Auctioneer, achieved a final hammer price of £43,614 from 19 specially curated lots. Alongside waiving their auction seller fees, Whisky Auctioneer’s buyer’s commission was donated to the OurWhisky Foundation, bringing the total to £49,065.75. Winning bids...

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Taste Contemporary Presents Norwegian Ceramic Artists
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Taste Contemporary Presents Norwegian Ceramic Artists

Arts & Collections

Taste Contemporary present The Fabulous Fem [5], a group exhibition of ceramic and textile art at Cromwell Place, London from 14th to 19th March 2023. Focusing on a group of Norwegian women artists who emerged in the 1970’s – with the addition of one, younger artist – the exhibition aims to shine a light on this important group of artists whose contribution to ceramic and textile art is being increasingly recognised by international audiences. The...

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Images by Female Photographers Spotlighted in CEWE Award
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Images by Female Photographers Spotlighted in CEWE Award

Chris Jenkins

Images by female photographers have been released to publicise the CEWE Photo Award, claimed to be the world’s largest photo competition, as it launches its latest edition. The 28 photos were submitted to last year’s CEWE Photo Award, a competition which aims to celebrate the best in photography across the globe. This year’s competition, now in its fourth edition, launched for entries on the 18th May and is open to everyone – from keen amateur...

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“Dialogue” Exhibition Brings Together Contemporary Female Artists from Israel
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“Dialogue” Exhibition Brings Together Contemporary Female Artists from Israel

Chris Jenkins

Dialogue: A Survey Exhibition of Arab and Jewish Women Artists in Israel runs from 17th April – 29th April 2020 at h Club, London, bringing together a selection of work from contemporary female artists in Israel who are enjoying international success via some of Israel’s most prominent art institutions and gallery spaces. It is a completely free of charge, non-ticketed event open to members and the public. (UPDATE – THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED...

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All-Female Gallery Boogie Wall to Hold First Show on Feminism and Gender Identity
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All-Female Gallery Boogie Wall to Hold First Show on Feminism and Gender Identity

Robyn White

Brand new gallery Boogie Wall is to hold its very first exhibition in London in October. The gallery is London’s first all-female run gallery that exclusively showcases female artists. Boogie Wall is to celebrate both emerging and already established woman artists, providing a platform for activism, and showcasing art with impact. The opening show which will launch in London during the Frieze Art Fair, is called Notre Dame/Our Lady. The exhibition will aim to fight...

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Artist Faiza Butt Speaks on Artistic Inequality for Stellar International Art Foundation
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Artist Faiza Butt Speaks on Artistic Inequality for Stellar International Art Foundation

Anetha Sivananthan

Internationally renowned artist, Faiza Butt and award-winning writer and art historian, Dr. Sona Datta have spoken out about artistic inequality at a recent event hosted by the Stellar International Art Foundation. Held at the Church House in Westminster on the 5th of March, the event was curated to discuss the major issues affecting artists globally, with a particular focus on the enabling the discussion about gender and cultural prejudice in the art world today. In...

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The Most Influential Female Artists of All Time
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The Most Influential Female Artists of All Time

Maria Mellor

Women are depicted in five of the 10 most expensive paintings in history, yet none were painted by female artists. It’s hard to find a comprehensive list of influential artists throughout time that contains even a single woman. Commonly seen as muses rather than artists, women have often been overlooked and undervalued throughout history. Read Arts & Collections’ list of women artists who have inspired generations and sold countless works from the Renaissance to the...

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