In 1985, the collective of feminist artists Guerrilla Girls asked “How many women had one-person exhibitions at NYC museums last year?” The answer was just one at MoMA and zero at the Guggenheim, the Met, and the Whitney. Over three decades later, the art world continues to be undoubtedly ruled by men. Only 11 percent of all museum acquisitions between 2009 and 2019 were pieces by women, and female artists’ works are still valued less than those of their male peers. Never mind the disparities when it comes to women of color.
