Overview
For generations, art by women was overlooked in favor of art created by their male colleagues. But the ‘Women Who Dared’ collection is proof that women will not be ignored. They simply refuse.
With over 400 works by female artists, from all 7 continents, spanning 2,500 years, the collection is a testimony to the diverse group of women who made their mark on the world, no matter the challenges—the women who dared to raise their voices through canvas and clay.
Two motivated art collectors and philanthropists, Ms. Sandra Nicholson and her husband Mr. William Nicholson
Ms. Sandra Nicholson, philanthropist and ‘Women Who Dared’ art collector, alongside Ms. Elaine Brennan, executive director at Northwell Health, at Davos House.
Women Who Dared Mission
Thirty years ago, two motivated art collectors and philanthropists, Ms. Sandra Nicholson and her husband Mr. William Nicholson, discovered something not quite right. Less than 2% of works across the world’s leading museums and galleries were by women. This inspired them to assemble the ‘Women Who Dared’ collection, the largest private collection of its kind in the world.
Thematically diverse, representing many races, ethnicities and cultures, the collection not only aims to compensate for the underrepresentation of female artists throughout history, but also encourages our communities to empower the women in our lives today.
Together
We Can Do More.
