Louise Bourgeois: A Woman Without Secrets (Artist Rooms) - Hardcover

Askew, Lucy; D'Offay, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906270171 ISBN 13: 9781906270179

Publisher: National Galleries Of Scotland, 2014

Synopsis

•A celebration of the later works of Louise Bourgeois looking at her sculpture, prints and drawings
•Full page color illustrations and details of the works
•Accompanies an exhibition held at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art from 26 October 2013 to 18 May 2014

Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) is one of the most significant and influential figures in modern and contemporary art, whose diverse practice has challenged conventions and captured the imagination of audiences around the world. This publication focuses on an outstanding collection of sculptures, works on paper and fabric works by the artist now on loan to the national ARTIST ROOMS collection and touring program.

Highlighting the artist's late work, this collection will bring the work of Bourgeois to audiences across the UK. As well as the works now held with ARTIST ROOMS, the publication illustrates important sculptures and works on paper from Tate, The Easton Foundation and the Louise Bourgeois Trust, offering insights into the practice of this most distinguished artist.

About this title

About the Author

Lucy Askew is senior curator at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh. She was previously Managing Curator, ARTIST ROOMS for National Galleries of Scotland and Tate between 2008 and 2011.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Galleries Of Scotland
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906270171
• ISBN 13: 9781906270179
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96