Louise Bourgeois has become a major phenomenon in the space of just a few years，almost in spite of herself。Her place in art history is now so special that the legend surrounding her occasionally tends to eclipse the aesthetic import of her oeuvre。This fate is typical of strong and charismatic personalities whose lives are tightly intertwined with the evolution of their Work。

Louise Bourgeois was born in Paris in 1911 and moved to New York City in 1938。she is considered to be one of the most important artists of the twentieth century。Her sculptures，paintings，drawings，monumental installations，and graphic work form polymorphic ensemble that defies any singular aesthetic classification。Bourgeois applies this rich diversity to autobiographical expression。Her preferred themes——the masculine/feminine polarity，the body，and sexuality make Bourgeois'work an essential reference for contemporary art。