RAW Modern
Art Collection, Research & Shows.
The RAW collection of paintings and sculptures by 20th-century women has been assembled over the past 30 years. Works from the collection have been lent to museums and galleries worldwide. Accounting for just a few of the many forgotten and underappreciated women artists, with a special focus on surrealism, the collection documents examples of the way in which women contributed to the 20th century’s major international movements.
RAW actively collaborates with museums, and has so far lent works to exhibitions at Tate St. Ives, the Centre Pompidou, Paris, Musée de Montmartre, Paris, Marlborough Gallery, London, Royal Museums of Belgium, Musée Cantonal de Lausanne, Fundación MAPFRE, Madrid, Kunstmuseum Brandts, Odense, Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, Wolfsonian Museum, Miami Beach, Florida, The Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, The Speed Museum of Art, Kentucky amongst others. Headed by Sacha Llewellyn (Winner of the Berger Art History Prize, 2017), RAW has been leading research projects for the past 30 years. These projects have been reviewed to critical acclaim, in the press, on television and on radio. In addition to contributing to museum catalogues, books and symposiums, Sacha has contributed articles to the international press (including the Guardian, the Telegraph, Country Life, and The World of Interiors), and collaborated with platforms such as ArtUK.
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Raw Modern: Art Collection
The RAW collection of paintings and sculptures by 20th-century women has been assembled over the past 30 years. RAW was awarded charitable status in December 2023. Accounting for just a few of the many forgotten and under-appreciated women artists, with a special focus on surrealism, the collection documents examples of the way in which women contributed to the 20th century’s major international movements. Artists include Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988), Jane Graverol (1905-1984), Winifred Knights (1899-1947), Françoise Gilot (1921-2023), Marie Vassilief (1884-1957), Mary Beth-Edelson (1933-2021), Paula Vézelay (1892-1984), Merit Oppenheim (1913-1985) and Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973).
Works from the collection have been lent to museums and galleries worldwide including Tate Britain, London, The Centre Pompidou & Musée de Montmartre, Paris, The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, The Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts, Lausanne & The Mapfré Foundation, Madrid, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, The Speed Museum of Art, Kentucky.
Raw Modern: Research
RAW undertakes research in the form of articles, books and talks…
The RAW collection of paintings and sculptures by 20th-century women has been assembled over the past 30 years. RAW was awarded charitable status in December 2023. Accounting for just a few of the many forgotten and under-appreciated women artists, with a special focus on surrealism, the collection documents examples of the way in which women contributed to the 20th century’s major international movements. Artists include Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988), Jane Graverol (1905-1984), Winifred Knights (1899-1947), Françoise Gilot (1921-2023), Marie Vassilief (1884-1957), Mary Beth-Edelson (1933-2021), Paula Vézelay (1892-1984), Merit Oppenheim (1913-1985) and Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973).
Works from the collection have been lent to museums and galleries worldwide including Tate Britain, London, The Centre Pompidou & Musée de Montmartre, Paris, The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, The Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts, Lausanne & The Mapfré Foundation, Madrid, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, The Speed Museum of Art, Kentucky.
Book on Winifred Knights by Sacha Llewellyn wins William M.B Berger Prize in 2017
Review in The Telegraph, June 5th, 2016
Donations
As a charity, RAW depends exclusively on donations to run our operations. These donations go directly towards paying our employees, independent writers and researchers as well as daily maintenance costs and our RAW contemporary prize that supports artists each year. Our estimated cost to continue our work each year is £150,000. Please note that the RAW collection, whilst on exclusive loan to the charity, does not use any donations.
£500-£1000 helps us with daily website maintenance and legal fees
£3,000 allows us to pay our writers and run our blog for 12 months
£15,000 allows us to support a writer in undertaking important research about a woman artist and have the material published by RAW
£20,000 allows us to rent a space and put on a show featuring works by artists who have applied for our sponsorship program
£30,000 allows us to run our prize and sponsorship program for one year
£50,000-60,000 allows us to pay our employees for one year
£150,000 allows us to run our charity inclusive of all costs for one year
Tax Effective Giving
Your donation can qualify for tax relief under Gift Aid as long as the donor is a UK taxpayer. This means that if you donate £10,000 to RAW, we can reclaim an extra £2,500 from the Inland Revenue. If you are a UK taxpayer and complete a Self Assessment or are a higher rate tax payer, you can also benefit: If you become a Lead Supporter and make a donation of £10,000 as a higher rate UK tax payer you could be entitled to claim up to £2,500 from the Inland Revenue. This means that your donation of £10,000 to RAW would cost you only £7,500.
Our American Supporters
In order for your contribution to be tax effective in the US, may we suggest your donation is made payable to CAF America, which is registered in the US as a 501(c) (3) tax–exempt organisation. As a US 501(c)(3) public charity, gifts to CAF America are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. CAF America serves as an intermediary grant-maker, allowing US donors to support international causes tax-effectively. By making their gift to CAF America, US donors can receive a tax-receipt for their gift.
Become a friend of RAW
Become a friend of RAW and join our circle for £2,000-£5,000/year
To mark how highly we value your support we are delighted to offer the following range of benefits:
For £2,000/year join our SILVER CIRCLE and get access to 4 exclusive events including an exhibition tour, an online talk, a masterclass and a VIP invitation to a guest list soirée!
For £5,000/year join our GOLD CIRCLE to become an official sponsor with your name on our website and get access to 6 exclusive events including an exhibition tour, an online talk, a masterclass, a VIP invitation to a guest list soirée, a tour of the RAW collection and VIP dinner with the trustees!
Full program available upon request.
Contact
REDISCOVERING ART BY WOMEN (Charity Number: 1205988), 124 City Road, EC1V 2NX, UK.
Contact: Maudji@r-a-w.net / sacha@r-a-w.net
Website: www.r-a-w.net
Instagram: @rediscovering_art_by_women
To make a donation or become part of our circle, please visit https://r-a-w.net/modern/donate/ or email us.