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Birth
louise was born in Paris, France -
Early studies
She first studied maths and geometry in the Sorbonne university, claiming that it gave her "peace" -
The way of the art
When her mother died, she decided to stop studying maths and started studying art -
Marriage
She married Robert Goldwater and moved to new york -
First child
After trying to have s child for years, she gave birth to Jean-Louise -
Second child
She gave birth to her second child, Alain -
Femme Maison
series of paintings in which Bourgeois explores the relationship of a woman and the home. In the works, women's heads have been replaced with houses, isolating their bodies from the outside world and keeping their minds domestic. -
Cells
The cells enclose psychological and intellectual states, primarily feelings of fear and pain. Bourgeois stated that the Cells represent "different types of pain; physical, emotional and psychological, mental and intellectual -
Maman
Maman alludes to the strength of her mother, with metaphors of spinning, weaving, nurture and protection. -
Praemium Imperiale
This award is considered the most prestigious one for art, and is often compared to the novel price -
Légion d'honneur
This is the highest rank given to anyone who serves to france -
Death
With 98 years of age, she died in New York
