Louise Bourgeois

Louise Bourgeois was an influential American sculptor and artist, known for her innovative and emotionally intense works exploring themes of identity, trauma, and the subconscious. Born in Paris, France, Bourgeois moved to the United States in 1938, where she developed a career that spanned more than seven decades. Her work spans a wide range of media, including sculpture, installation, and drawing, and she is especially recognized for her abstract and biomorphic sculptures, which often feature organic forms and haunting structures. Bourgeois explored themes of femininity, memory, and the complexity of familial relationships, creating pieces that are both intimate and universally resonant. Her legacy lives on through her impact on contemporary art and her ability to transform personal experiences into powerful and evocative art.