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“Self-sureness,” 2021. Cinthia Sifa Mulanga.<\/span><\/p>\n With its participation in “A Force for Change,” Artsy is continuing its commitment to democratizing the art space, giving the participating artists access to its over 2 million collectors and art enthusiasts.<\/p>\n “The art world is not one of gender parity, as women are remarkably underrepresented in the industry, and it’s disheartening to know this issue persists even today,” said Dustyn Kim, chief revenue officer at Artsy.” Artsy continues to make diversity, inclusivity, and equity a top priority, and we’re proud to be partnering with U.N. Women to use our collective platforms to advocate for gender equality in the art world and shine a much-needed spotlight on these female artists who are shaping the future.”<\/p>\n Notably, Artsy has made a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the company and within the art industry as a whole. Its continued efforts have been seen through initiatives including its benefit auctions and creating multilayered campaigns for Pride, Black History Month, Women’s History Month and AAPI, among others. In 2021, Artsy has already raised $11.4 million through its benefit auctions which have championed the voices of marginalized communities and minority-group artists.<\/p>\n Dustyn Kim, chief revenue officer at Artsy. Courtesy Image.<\/span><\/p>\n Through Artsy, the online auction will see 50 percent of the proceeds go to launching U.N. Women’s nascent global Black women program. The initiative is designed to connect women of African descent in Africa and the diaspora through programming of economic empowerment in the creative industries and will work to connect women’s movements across the diaspora in order to strengthen their voices, action and impact. The program will also address violence against women.<\/p>\n Acknowledging the global gender pay gap and the value of women’s work, the other 50 percent of proceeds will go directly to the artists. Notably, in a deliberate effort to protect the artists, buyers will be asked not to sell the work for at least five years, will pledge to give artists the right of first refusal on resale and pledge to give artists 15 percent of the sale price if the works are resold at a later date.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dustyn-Kim.jpg\")
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