The art world, though traditionally dominated by men, has seen its fair share of great talents that are women. 

From the Renaissance period to contemporary times, many female artists have created masterpieces that people from all over the world continue to resonate with.  

We’ll expatiate on the lives of three of those extraordinary women artists, spanning both art history and the contemporary world. We'll also explore their masterpieces, and what makes them so renowned. 

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656)

Artemisia Gentileschi is the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century. She was an Italian Baroque painter known for depicting strong and powerful women in her works, like the Judith Slaying Holofernes as portrayed below.

This masterpiece portrays Judith beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes of the time. She makes use of intense chiaroscuro, a technique that strikes a contrast between light and shadow, adding an almost cinematic quality to the scene. This made it one of her most recognised art pieces.

Aside from art, Artemisia is also celebrated for her ability to rise above the challenges faced by women in her era. She fought against gender bias and got over a deeply personal trauma. This makes her an inspirational figure in art history.

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)

Frida Kahlo, born in Mexico, is an artist celebrated for her many portraits and self-portraits with a surrealistic style. The Two Fridas is a world-famous piece where she expresses her desperation and loneliness following her divorce from her ex-husband, Diego Rivera.

Kahlo's ability to convey her inner turmoil and pain through art makes this painting a timeless representation of her personal struggles. Her work has continued to inspire artists and art lovers alike.

Yayoi Kusama (1929 - present)

Yayoi Kusama is a contemporary Japanese artist who is famously called "the queen of polka dot." This is due to her ability to create repetitive patterns, using shapes such as circles, dots and lines. 

She has created countless masterpieces, but her collection of Infinity Mirror Rooms stands out as one enchanting, innovative and mind-blowing work. 

The rooms in this art piece, are filled with endless reflections of light and colour. It's like a universe of boundless imagination.

It's difficult to pick just one masterpiece from Yayoi Kusama's vast collection, and earlier this year, she collaborated with Louis Vuitton to create more.