Maman

Maman (1999) is a sculpture by the artist Louise Bourgeois. The sculpture, which resembles a spider, is over 30ft high, with a sac containing marble eggs. Besides the stainless steel version owned by the Tate Modern, London, there are several bronze casts, located at: (PLEASE NOTE -THE SCULPTURE IS NO LONGER IN LONDON, PARIS, BOSTON OR WASHINGTON D.C.)

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Louise Bourgeois

Louise Bourgeois (French pronunciation: [luiz buʁʒwa]; born December 25, 1911) is an artist and sculptor. Her most famous works are possibly the spider structures, titled Maman, from the last dozen years. Louise Bourgeois was born in Paris, France. Her parents repaired tapestries. At 12, she...

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