The Guerrilla Girl Movement started after an outcry caused by an exhibition in 1985, in which only 13 female artists were considered the most important contemporary artists of the time out of 165, and the curator mentioned that "anyone who wasn't in the show should rethink his career." Through artwork, posters, and protests, the Guerrilla Girls have anonymously taken up the cause to fight sexism and racism in the art world. Personally, I find the way that they are protesting very unique. They create their own art to combat the discrimination that is found in art. Using the medium to combat the issues of the medium seems like one of the best ways to get the point across, at least personally. While some of their actions may be unusual in an attempt to protest, it still helps to get their point across and known. Inequality can be found in many different parts of our society through racism and sexism, and it's great to see that the art world is no stranger to activists trying to fight for the equality that all people deserve.
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