Bourgeois' childhood was marked by her parents' unhappy marriage and her mother's death at a young age. She began making art as a way to cope with her emotions and express herself. She studied art at the Sorbonne in Paris and the Art Students League in New York City, and eventually went on to develop a unique style and imagery that is characterized by its use of raw emotion, psychological themes, and surreal imagery.
Some of Bourgeois' most notable works include her giant spider sculptures, which are often seen as symbols of power, protection, and female strength. She also created a series of sculptures called "Cells" that were inspired by her childhood memories of her parents' home, and these works are often seen as representations of the inner self and the emotional landscape.
Bourgeois' work has been exhibited in major museums around the world, including the MoMA in New York City, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the National Medal of Arts and the Praemium Imperiale.
Bourgeois passed away on May 31, 2010, at the age of 98. She is remembered as a pioneering and visionary artist who made significant contributions to the world of art and left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and challenge artists for generations to come.