Equal Pay Day

Why fair pay is also important in the art world

Equal Pay Day draws attention worldwide to the wage gap between women and men. This day symbolically marks the point at which women have worked "for free" compared to their male colleagues. But while this gap is addressed in many industries, one area often goes unnoticed: the art world.

Women in Art – Visibility and Appreciation

Historically, the art scene was dominated by men for a long time. Many talented female artists went unnoticed, their works systematically undervalued or even attributed to their male colleagues. Even today, a clear discrepancy remains: While women are often in the majority at art schools, their works generally fetch lower prices on the art market than those of their male colleagues.

The symbolic power of Breeny Collins' art

As a contemporary artist, Breeny Collins uses her own body as a medium. Her works, created from the imprint of her breast and vulva, are not only a homage to femininity but also a statement for self-determination and equality. In a world where the female body is often objectified or taboo, Collins transforms it into an artistic manifesto for recognition and equality.

Why equal pay must also be discussed in the art scene

Financial inequality affects not only traditional employment relationships, but also the art market. Women often receive less attention in galleries, at auctions, and in art collections. Their works fetch lower prices, and they often lack the structural support that is more readily available to male artists.

But art is more than a market—it is an expression of identity, history, and society. When female voices and perspectives are financially disadvantaged, we lose a crucial part of the cultural discourse.

Support art with attitude

Breeny Collins demonstrates with her art that female expression is valuable—not only spiritually but also economically. She advocates for justice by donating a portion of her proceeds to breast cancer research. Her works represent strength, visibility, and empowerment.

By purchasing art by women, you're helping to close the gap. You're investing not only in a unique work of art, but also in a more equitable future.

Let us work together to ensure that talent and expression are not judged by gender – but by their meaning and artistic value.