Louise Bourgeois

Synopsis
Born in 1911 in Paris, after studying art in France, Louise Bourgeois leaves for New York in 1938. An outsider to the art scene, she has few of her own exhibitions until her sculptures find international recognition in the 1970s. Her work, permeated by personal trauma and experience, are reflections on femininity, sexuality, family, and infancy.
Bourgeois’ manner of evoking these themes, using a broad range of materials and objects, and employing giant forms like towering spiders, opens new horizons for avant-garde and contemporary art.
Language
French (Standard) (French with English subtitles)
Country
France
Year of release
2008
Year of production
1993
Subjects
Art; Women’s studies
Keywords
modern art; sculpture; women artists; women’s issues; Bourgeois, Louise

Credits

Director
Camille Guichard
Contributor
Louise Bourgeois

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£24.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
52 minutes
Year
2009

Production Company

Name

ARTE France

Email
http://www.arteboutique.com/inputContact.action
Web
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Address
STACI
ARTE Boutique 1610
B.P. 59124 - 95074 Cergy Pontoise
France
Notes
An extensive range of programmes broadcast on the French Arte channel, relating to art and culture. Most are only available in French, but some have English audio or subtitles. Sale on Region 2 PAL DVD.

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.
 

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