Louise Bourgeois was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born on December 25, 1911, in Paris, France, and passing away on May 31, 2010, Bourgeois had a prolific career spanning over seventy years. She was known for her exploration of human emotions, identity, gender, and family relationships. Her diverse body of work includes sculpture, painting, and installation art, often challenging societal and psychological structures while reflecting her personal struggles and deep reflections on family, gender, and human behavior.

Bourgeois' early life experiences had a profound impact on her artistic creations, particularly the complexities of her parents' marriage and her relationship with her father. After living in New York for many years, her work began to gain international recognition, intersecting with surrealism, expressionism, and other artistic movements. Her sculptures, particularly the “Spider” series, are among her most iconic and emotionally charged works.

Her art delves into themes such as motherhood, fear, sexuality, pain, and redemption, presented in visually striking forms. Bourgeois' work has had a lasting influence on contemporary art and the role of women in the art world. In 1999, she was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, further solidifying her status in the art world.

Bourgeois' works are held in major museums and private collections worldwide and continue to inspire new generations of artists and audiences.