"Manuel Belgrano" Fine Arts Salon between 1980 and 1990: An analysis from a gender perspective

Abstract

This article analyzes the awards granted by the “Manuel Belgrano” Visual Arts Salon from a gender perspective during the period 1980–1990. The Salon, organized by the Sívori Museum since 1945, has established itself as a sustained platform for artistic recognition at the local level and as one of the most effective channels for incorporating works by women artists into the collection.

The study is based on gender statistics and adopts a methodological approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses applied to this segment of the collection. This approach made it possible to determine the proportion of works created by women and to identify the disciplines in which their participation was most significant. The analysis is complemented by testimonials from the award-winning artists, which help contextualize and interpret the data obtained. Taken together, the results enable a critical reflection on the mechanisms of institutional recognition and the visibility of female artists within the salon context.