Awarded the rank of Officer of the Légion d’honneur.
On June 9, 1999, Louise Bourgeois was named Officer of the Légion d’honneur by President Jacques Chirac. This high distinction is France’s premier order of merit, awarded in recognition of her artistic achievements and contributions to French and world culture. Bourgeois's elevation to Officer highlighted her enduring influence and celebrated her as a vital and transformative figure within the art world, bridging national and gender boundaries.