The Art Awards annually selects a cohort of esteemed artists who agree to generously donate a work to be presented as an award to winning filmmakers. In doing so, we recognize the intersection between creative fields and celebrate New York City’s continued spirit of cultural innovation. When I was asked to curate the Art Awards for a second year, it was important that this iteration have a profound social impact: a powerful exhibition showcasing the strength, beauty, and diversity of women. Our focus this year is on giving women in the arts their flowers and celebrating their trailblazing contributions to contemporary art.
Throughout recorded history, from the cave painting to the camera, women have been driving forces in all forms of art around the world. Yet female creatives have been, and remain, woefully underrepresented. An analysis of 18 major American art museums found that a shocking 13% of the works are by women and 15% are by people of color. From second-wave feminism to the #MeToo movement, women have been forced to struggle for the most basic recognition, making it imperative that we continue to solicit and showcase the work of women artists.
Racquel Chevremont
Curator, 2023 Tribeca Festival Artist Awards Program
CHANEL is honored to continue its support of the annual Artist Awards Program, which celebrates the leading filmmakers and artists of our time, and the rich tradition of artists supporting artists.
