Born in Paris, France to Josephine Fauriaux and Louis Bourgeois.
On December 25, 1911, Louise Joséphine Bourgeois was born in Paris, France, to parents Josephine Fauriaux and Louis Bourgeois. This event marked the beginning of a life that would significantly influence modern and contemporary art. Her upbringing in a family of tapestry restorers surrounded her with artistic influences from an early age, which played a critical role in shaping her future path as a renowned artist and sculptor.