These Galleries Show No More Than 10% Women Artists Or None At All 1985

Curator: This poster is a potent message from the Guerrilla Girls, stating in no uncertain terms: "These Galleries Show No More Than 10% Women Artists Or None At All." Editor: My first thought? Ouch. Simple, direct, and kind of devastating in its starkness. It's like a punch to the gut of the art world. Curator: Absolutely. It's a public service announcement, calling out specific galleries for their gender imbalance and referencing a study from the Art in America Annual of 1985-86, really highlighting the means of art production and consumption. Editor: It’s amazing how something so minimal can feel so loaded. Just lists of names, but they speak volumes about the cultural landscape. It's also a reminder that progress isn't linear; these issues persist. Curator: Indeed. By naming names, the Guerrilla Girls connected the market, the labor of artistic creation, and issues of representation. Editor: It’s a wake-up call, a challenge to the status quo. It makes you wonder about the stories, the perspectives, we're missing out on. Curator: Precisely, and to think about who gets to decide what is valued and visible within the art world. Editor: This piece is a reminder to keep pushing, keep questioning, and keep making space for everyone’s voice.