Louise Bourgeois

What is the Shape of this Problem
May 30 – June 30

The image shows a framed artwork in two sections. The top section, reminiscent of Louise Bourgeois' abstract style, displays red swirls across a white canvas with a blue rectangle in the center. The bottom section is white with the text "The telephone call from the slammer" in black.
Two framed artworks by the renowned artist Louise Bourgeois are shown. The top frame contains text that reads, "The hour is devoted to revenge." The bottom frame features an abstract circular pattern made up of leaves or vein-like structures. Both frames have a light, neutral background.
A split framed artwork by contemporary artist Louise Bourgeois: the top frame contains text that reads "The papillon, the ray of hope"; the bottom frame showcases an abstract design with a pattern of interconnected red loops and oblong shapes. The design sits against a beige and white striped background.
Two framed artworks are displayed. The top frame contains a concentric, spiral-like red pattern resembling an enlarged fingerprint, reminiscent of the dynamic style unique to artist Louise Bourgeois. The bottom frame features the text "Art is a guaranty of sanity" in serif font.
The image features two framed sections. The top frame contains the text "I pick on everyone, dead or alive." The bottom frame displays an intricate, abstract pattern made up of numerous interconnected loops. Both frames have a minimalist, neutral background, evoking the style of a Louise Bourgeois piece.
The image shows a two-part framed artwork. The top frame features an abstract pattern of red lines and dots radiating from a central point. The bottom frame contains the text "Repairs in the sky" in gray lettering. Both frames are set against a white wall, evoking the style of contemporary art by Louise Bourgeois.
The image consists of two sections: the top section shows a black and white abstract geometric pattern with concentric lines forming two overlapping rectangular shapes reminiscent of Louise Bourgeois' intricate designs; the bottom section has text that reads, "Has the day invaded the night, or has the night invaded the day?
The image consists of two framed prints by artist Louise Bourgeois. The top print is filled with a dense pattern of overlapping red loops, reminiscent of her sculptures. The bottom print features the text: "To unravel a torment you must begin somewhere." Both frames have a minimalist design against a light background.
A two-part artwork: the top section features the text "The small hours" in a simple font. The bottom section, inspired by artist Louise Bourgeois, showcases an abstract design with pink circular, swirling lines creating a layered pattern on a light background. Both parts are framed identically.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present What is the shape of this problem?, a portfolio of new lithographs by world-renowned artist Louise Bourgeois. Single sentences excerpted from her journal accompany nine lithographs. As with Bourgeois’ past works, these prints articulate the same investigation of the self and its contradictions. New single prints by the artist will also be shown in the back gallery.

Louise Bourgeois (b. Paris, 1911) is an internationally acclaimed sculptor. Her most recent distinction was the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award bestowed this year at the Venice Biennial. Her traveling retrospective was recently presented at the Capc in Bordeaux, France, and the Serpentine Gallery, London.

Though primarily known as a sculptor and installation artist, Bourgeois has consistently worked on print editions since she first moved to New York in the late 1930’s. In 1994, The Museum of Modern Art organized her first major print retrospective.

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Dates: May 30–June 30, 2000
Reception: June 3, 5–7 pm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery