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Birth
1911 (Paris, France)
Death
2010 (New York City)
Lived/Active
New York / France
Self portrait
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Often Known For
grouped wood shape sculpture, installation
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Categories of Interest
Abstract Expressionism
Modernism
Sculptors
Women Artists
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A prolific artist, Louise Bourgeois created an immense body of work
including prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture, the latter being
the medium that brought her international attention. In fact, she
was one of the first installation artists. She is also classified
as an Abstract Expressionist because of her early activity in New York
City.
Recognition came somewhat late in her life because she
spent many years committed to domestic life of raising children and
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