This International Women's Day, we launch the Female Printmakers to Watch in 2025 report. A report that celebrates the rising influence and market success of female artists in the print world. As historically overlooked talents gain increasing recognition, this report explores the remarkable contributions of renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Bridget Riley, Helen Frankenthaler, Tracey Emin, and Louise Bourgeois, highlighting their evolving print markets, auction performances, and global collector interest.
Key Highlights:
- Market Evolution: Female printmakers are experiencing accelerated demand, bridging the gap with their male counterparts.
- Auction Success: Artists like Yayoi Kusama have seen record-breaking sales, with Kusama’s print market generating £44.4 million over five years.
- Accessibility & Growth: Prints provide collectors with an entry point into the art market, fuelling the appreciation of editioned works.
- Notable Rising Artists: The report also spotlights Julie Mehretu, Kara Walker, and Alice Neel, whose print markets are expanding in 2025.
- Data-Driven Insights: Based on auction results from 350+ houses worldwide, the report offers an in-depth analysis of print sales and trends.
Why Download This Report?
This exclusive report offers expert insights, auction trends, and investment opportunities in the growing female print market. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a new investor, discover the key artists shaping contemporary printmaking and how their works are transforming the global art market.