Knife Woman

The first major biography of Louise Bourgeois brings the life and work of this icon into focus. The book, written by Marie-Laure Bernadac, traces Bourgeois’s career, training and influences, while weaving her life and art into a single narrative. It draws on unpublished personal archives, including diaries, correspondence and psychoanalytic writings, as well as interviews and reminiscences from people who knew her. The biography illuminates Bourgeois’s friendships and rivalries, notably with sculptor Louise Nevelson and MoMA director Alfred H. Barr Jr., and reflects her enduring fascination with psychoanalysis and the autobiographical nature of her art. It is described as erudite and keenly insightful, paying tribute to her talent and the complexity of the person. “The mischievous French artist comes alive in this deeply personal biography.” The work includes personal photographs and reproductions of her art. Published by Yale University Press, the edition comprises 472 pages and is available in hardcover. Availability noted for 13/01/2026.

Deze publicatie biedt een gedetailleerde en toegankelijke context voor wie Bourgeois en haar oeuvre beter wil begrijpen, zowel qua inspanning als qua emotionele intensiteit.

• Eerste grote biografie over Bourgeois
• Privéarchieven: diaries, brieven en psychoanalyse
• Foto’s naast reproducties van haar werk
• Verkenning van vriendschappen en rivaliteiten
• Psychanalytische benadering van autobiografische kunst
• Hardcover editie door Yale University Press

• 1. Lees de biografie om Bourgeois’ carrière te volgen
• 2. Verken afzonderlijke facetten zoals training en invloeden
• 3. Raadpleeg de archieven voor context en citaten
• 4. Bekijk de iconische werken naast de persoonlijke foto’s