Across Frieze London and Frieze Masters, feminist pioneers can be discovered alongside contemporary voices who are pushing their legacies in new directions. From historic works by Dorothea Tanning and Elaine de Kooning, to iconic pieces by Ana Mendieta and Judy Chicago, and new projects by Caroline Walker and Joanne Burke, this year’s fairs bring together today’s most influential women artists and feminist practices.
This commitment extends beyond the fair booths. New for 2026, The Women’s Art Collection (WAC) and Female Artists of the Mougins Museum (FAMM) have established a fund at Frieze London to support the acquisition of a work by a woman artist not currently represented in a public UK collection. Announced as part of the WAC’s 40th anniversary, the initiative puts the preservation and public visibility of women’s artistic histories into practice, helping to determine what will be available to see and study in years to come.
‘Women of the 8th Street Club’ | Berry Campbell, New York | Galleries section
‘Women of the 8th Street Club’ features women artists who shaped the intellectual and artistic life of The Club, a pivotal forum for abstract expressionism in post-war New York. Though membership was by invitation and women were significantly underrepresented, Elaine de Kooning, Perle Fineand Mercedes Matter were the only three women admitted as voting members. Bringing together works by these artists alongside Mary Abbott, Alice Baber, Helen Frankenthaler, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, Ethel Schwabacher and Yvonne Thomas, Berry Campbell’s presentation spotlights the women who contributed to the movement’s development while challenging their historical marginalisation within its narrative.
