Louise Bourgeois

Louise Bourgeois was a French American artist best known for her powerful sculptures and installations that explore memory, emotion, and the human body. She was born in Paris in 1911 and later moved to New York, where she spent most of her life and career. Bourgeois worked across many media, including sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and textiles. Her art often reflects personal experiences, especially themes of family, childhood, fear, and protection. She is widely recognized for her large spider sculptures, which symbolize strength, care, and creativity. Bourgeois continued making art well into her later years, gaining major recognition later in life. Her work combines emotional intensity with strong physical forms, influencing generations of contemporary artists. Today, her art is held in major museums around the world and remains highly influential in modern and contemporary art.