Despite the recent naming of a crater for Ruth Asawa, women artists are still vastly underrepresented in the craters on Mercury, with a ratio of 23 to 100 compared to male artists.
Mercury's craters were named since 1976, where a host of artistic figures including Vincent van Gogh were recognized, indicating a long-standing tradition of honoring creativity in space.
Ruth Asawa, known for her intricate wire sculptures and who passed away in 2013, continues to impact the art world, with a retrospective exhibition planned for 2025.
Today, over 400 creatives are acknowledged through craters on Mercury, showing the planet's unique role in honoring artistic contributions amid persistent gender inequality.
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