ABOUT LOUISE NEVELSON

Louise Nevelson® is one of America's foremost artists.  Nevelson's sculpted wood assemblages transcend space and transform the viewer's perception of art.  For her brilliant compositions in varied mediums critics hailed her as the leading sculptor of the twentieth century.  A pioneering grand dame of the art world, Nevelson's iconic persona was characterized by her skilled mixing and matching of ethnic clothing, mink eyelashes, and especially her charismatic presence.  Her work can be found in over 250 art museums and public spaces worldwide, and esteemed private collections.

Lynn Gilbert photographed Louise Nevelson in her studio, 1976: Photo courtesy of ©Lynn Gilbert.