Through the Writings of Louise Bourgeois: New Perspectives on Art and Psychoanalysis

About

This one day conference draws on the recent discovery of Louise Bourgeois's psychoanalytic writings. These extraordinary writings record her reactions to psychoanalysis and suggest new ways of thinking about her creative process. The conference will bring together scholars and practitioners from the worlds of art and psychoanalysis to discuss these areas as part of a wider conversation about the fundamental relationship between art and life, and the therapeutic nature of art itself. Speakers include: Phyllida Barlow Meg Harris Williams Juliet Mitchell David Morgan Frances Morris Mignon Nixon John Woods