Louise Bourgeois

French-American artist (1911-2010)
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Louise Bourgeois

Summary

Louise Bourgeois is a human[1]. Her place of birth was 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. She was born on December 25, 1911[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She worked as a sculptor[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], jewelry designer[8], and photographer[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Louise Bourgeois was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Louise Bourgeois died in New York City[4].
  • Louise Bourgeois died in Beth Israel Medical Center[11].
  • Louise Bourgeois was born on December 25, 1911[3].
  • Louise Bourgeois was born on 1911[12].
  • Louise Bourgeois is buried at Cutchogue Cemetery[13].
  • Among Louise Bourgeois's spouses was Robert Goldwater[14].
  • A child of Louise Bourgeois was Jean-Louis Bourgeois[15].
  • Louise Bourgeois held citizenship in France[16].
  • Louise Bourgeois held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Louise Bourgeois worked as a sculptor[5].
  • Louise Bourgeois's professions included painter[6].
  • Louise Bourgeois worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Louise Bourgeois's professions included jewelry designer[8].
  • Louise Bourgeois worked as a photographer[9].
  • Louise Bourgeois's professions included draftsperson[18].
  • Louise Bourgeois's field of work was art of sculpture[19].
  • Among Louise Bourgeois's employers was Brooklyn College[20].
  • Louise Bourgeois was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21].
  • Louise Bourgeois was educated at Art Students League of New York[22].
  • Louise Bourgeois was educated at Académie Julian[23].
  • Louise Bourgeois was educated at Lycée Fénelon, Paris[24].
  • Louise Bourgeois was educated at Académie de la Grande Chaumière[25].
  • Louise Bourgeois was educated at University of Paris[26].
  • Louise Bourgeois received the National Medal of Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Louise Bourgeois's place of birth was 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 25, 1911[3] and 1911[12].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31]; Art Students League of New York[22], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1875[34], headquartered in 57th Street[35]; Académie Julian[23], an art academy[36], in France[37], founded in 1867[38]; Lycée Fénelon, Paris[24], an educational facility[39], in France[40], founded in 1883[41]; Académie de la Grande Chaumière[25], an art academy[42], in France[43], founded in 1904[44]; and University of Paris[26], a former entity[45], in France[46], founded in 1150[47], headquartered in Paris[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], jewelry designer[8], photographer[9], and draftsperson[18]. Louise Bourgeois's field of work was art of sculpture[19]. She was employed by Brooklyn College[20].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[27], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1984[51]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Praemium Imperiale[55], an international award[56], founded in 1988[57]; National Women's Hall of Fame[58], a 501(c)(3) organization[59], in United States[60], founded in 1969[61]; Wolf Prize in Arts[62]; and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[63].

Personal Life

Among Louise Bourgeois's spouses was Robert Goldwater[14]. A child of her was Jean-Louis Bourgeois[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded place of death include New York City[4], a global city[64], in United States[65], founded in 1624[66] and Beth Israel Medical Center[11], a hospital[67], in United States[68], founded in 1890[69], headquartered in New York City[70]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[71]. Burial took place at Cutchogue Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Louise Bourgeois has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Louise Bourgeois born?

Louise Bourgeois was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Louise Bourgeois die?

Louise Bourgeois died in New York City[4].

Who was Louise Bourgeois married to?

Louise Bourgeois's spouses include Robert Goldwater[14].

What did Louise Bourgeois do for work?

Louise Bourgeois worked as sculptor[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], jewelry designer[8], and photographer[9].

Where did Louise Bourgeois go to school?

Louise Bourgeois was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21], Art Students League of New York[22], Académie Julian[23], and Lycée Fénelon, Paris[24].

What awards did Louise Bourgeois receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[27], Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], Praemium Imperiale[55], and National Women's Hall of Fame[58].

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