Hello everyone and welcome to Museums Without Men at the National Gallery of Australia. My name is Katy Hessel. I am an art historian from London, and I’ve made it my mission in life to celebrate the work of women artists.
You may know me from my Instagram and podcast called The Great Women Artists, or my book: The Story of Art Without Men. Now, I want to tackle the gender imbalance in our museums by highlighting some of the best works by women and gender non-conforming artists in permanent collections worldwide.
Today, we’re going to look at works by First Nations Artists, a quilt worked on by more than 20 women prisoners who sailed across the globe, self-portraits, and a whimsical sculpture – plus a whole lot more.
This audio guide is part of the National Gallery's Know My Name initiative, celebrating the contribution of all women artists to Australia's cultural life. See their art, hear their stories and know their names.
Let’s get going!
