Use what is dominant in a culture to change it quickly
I genuinely don’t understand why everyone isn’t a feminist – it’s simply about being treated fairly
Men put me down as the best woman painter … I think I’m one of the best painters
Highlights
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What does it mean to be a woman in art?
With shifting political landscapes and women's marches happening around the world, how are women artists addressing their rights and identities, in their work and beyond?
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VALIE EXPORT: 'I Created my Own Identity'
Meet the Austrian feminist artist known for her photography and radical performances
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Margaret Harrison: Studio visit
Which is more shocking, a naked women astride a giant banana, or Hugh Hefner in suspenders?
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby: Inhabiting multiple spaces
Drawing on art historical, political and personal references, the Nigerian born artist creates densely layered figurative compositions
Artworks
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Women and Power
Explore stories of women’s empowerment across the centuries through works in our collection
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Hannah Hill x Kate Rolison
Meet Hannah Hill and up and coming embroidery artist Kate Rolison as they chat about art and mental health
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Who is Anthea Hamilton?
Welcome to the wonderful (and weird) world of Anthea Hamilton
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Find your art inspiration
Celebrate the pioneering work of women artists with our personality quiz
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How to Weave like Anni Albers
Ever wondered how a piece of fabric is made? Join Textile Designer Rosa Pearks on how to warp and weft like Anni Albers
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Learn about 100 years of Dorothea Tanning
Discover the life and work of an artist who pushed the boundaries of surrealism
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Solange Knowles Ferguson on Black identity
The American singer-songwriter explores Black womanhood, inspired by the artwork of Betye Saar
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Conserving the work of Choucair
Our team go to Beirut to help preserve paintings damaged by electricity curfews and changing temperatures
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Yayoi Kusama's The Passing Winter
Hear our staff talk about their favourite artworks
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Bonnie Greer on Ellen Gallagher
The American artist has Irish and African American origins, which have shaped the texture and subject matter of her practice
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An Introduction to Barbara Hepworth
Curator Chris Stephens spotlights the physical process and attention to detail behind Hepworth’s work
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Fahrelnissa Zeid: city by city
Follow the international artist’s creative journey through each of the cities she spent time in
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Lubaina Himid in Conversation
Watch Lubaina Himid in conversation with Tate Director Maria Balshaw
Explore more Themes
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Asia and Art
Discover art and ideas by artists working across the Asian continent
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Family and Art
Uncover how artists have responded to the idea of family through art -
Migration and Art
Explore how artists reflect on moving to new places -
Queer Lives and Art
Discover LGBTQ artists and queer art -
Animals and Art
Explore photography and paintings of creatures and critters throughout art history
Artwork credits
Lubaina Himid Between the Two my Heart is Balanced 1991 Tate © Lubaina Himid
Saloua Raouda Choucair Composition in Blue Module 1947–51 Tate © Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation
Saloua Raouda Choucair Composition with Two Ovals 1951 Tate © Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation