Louise Bourgeois(1911-2010)

The Masters of Modern Sculpture series concludes with a look at post- World War II America, where sculpture became an innovative art form. The New World observes the artists utilizing wood, metals, and discarded objects, bringing forth lively and shocking work. Americas remote spaces and abundant materials enabled them to add to the concepts of European modernism in daringly unique ways.

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Masters of Modern Sculpture Part III: The New World (1978)

Louise Bourgeois was born on 25 December 1911 in Paris, France. She was married to Robert Goldwater. She died on 31 May 2010 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

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Grabigouji: La vie de la disparition

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2012

Art City 1: Making It in Manhattan

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1996

Reclaiming the Body: Feminist Art in America

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1995

Masters of Modern Sculpture Part III: The New World

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1978

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She worked in steel, stone, wood, and cast rubber. She was little-known to the art world until she was 70.

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When did Louise Bourgeois die?
May 31, 2010
How did Louise Bourgeois die?
Heart attack
How old was Louise Bourgeois when she died?
98 years old
Where did Louise Bourgeois die?
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
When was Louise Bourgeois born?
December 25, 1911

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