The female artists who shattered the art world's glass ceiling
According to statistics, women artists make up only 3 — 5% of major permanent collections in Europe and America.
That isn't good enough. Click through a selection our favourite progressive women in the art world - and find out where you can see their work exhibited in London.
Frida won tequila challenges, wore whatever she wanted, was openly bisexual and sported arguably the most iconic unibrow of all time. Her work was an authentic depiction of the many 'taboo' experiences that women face, like abortion, miscarriage, fertility, ability, and breastfeeding. She defied all gender stereotypes, to say the least.
You can see some of Frida Kahlo's work at the Saatchi Gallery later this month.
