Ruth Artmonsky, a pioneer in psychometric testing and co-founder of the consultancy Saville & Holdsworth (SHL), has died at age 94. After selling her share in the company in 1997, she pivoted to the art world, opening Artmonsky Arts gallery in St John’s Wood, London, and later authored 36 books on art, design, and advertising, including *Designing Women* (2012) and *Modern Design in 1930s Britain* (2026).
This obituary matters because it highlights the remarkable second career of a self-taught art dealer and writer who made significant contributions to documenting 20th-century British design and advertising art. Her transition from a successful business career to becoming a gallerist and author underscores the diverse paths individuals can take in the visual arts, and her books serve as important resources for scholars of design history.