Catalog of an exhibition held at the Hayward Gallery, London, February 9-May 15, 2022; and Gropius Bau, Berlin, July 22-October 23, 2022. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Foreword / Ralph Rugoff and Stephanie Rosenthal -- Mechanisms of ambiguity and sensation: the late fabric sculptures of Louise Bourgeois / Ralph Rugoff -- Weaving, materials and metaphor / Lynne Cooke -- The fabricated woman / Rachel Cusk -- Acts of reparation: spiders, needles and cells in the work of Louise Bourgeois / Julienne Lorz -- PLATES. Figures -- Torsos -- Heads -- Cells -- Poles -- Towers -- Late vitrines -- Fabric drawings -- Books/suites -- Works on paper -- Collages, plaques and prints -- List of exhibited works -- Author biographies -- Acknowledgements and exhibition credits -- Image credits and references.
Summary:
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fabric works from the last two decades in the career of legendary artist Louise Bourgeois. The catalogue - which accompanies the exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London, and the Gropius Bau, Berlin - features works from numerous series, including the monumental Cell installations, figurative sculptures, and abstract drawings"--publisher's description.
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