Thanks to all who gave provided guidance in my quest
to find statistical information on women and
minorities exhibited in museums and galleries in the
1980s and 1990s. I contacted the various organizations
and libraries you mentioned. The most relevant
material is cited below. The Guerilla Girls suggested
I tabulate the statistics myself, but, like most
librarians, I don’t have the time! Eleanor Dickinson’s
paper, originally presented in 1990, was updated this
year. I have provided her email address for those who
wish to contact her.
Again, thanks very much!
Women:
Making Their Mark: Women Artists Move into the
Mainstream, 1970-85. New York: Abbeville Press, 1989.
(Includes a chapter with statistics, graphs, and
tables.)
Dickinson, Eleanor. Statistics: gender discrimination
in the art field. 2001.
(Self-published by the author:
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Minorities:
Pindell, Howardena. Heart of the Question. New York:
Midmarch Arts Press, 1997.
Pindell, Howardena. “Art world racism: a
documentation.” New Art Examiner v 16 Mar 1989: p.
32-6.
(Examines New York City area museums and galleries.)
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