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Monumental spider sculpture over 9 meters tall, carrying a sac of marble eggs beneath her body, combining the terrifying and protective aspects of motherhood.
Significance
Created when Bourgeois was 88, it became an icon of contemporary art. "The Spider is an ode to my mother. She was my best friend... like a spider, she was a weaver."
Medium
Bronze, stainless steel, and marble
Dimensions
927 cm × 891 cm × 1024 cm
Location
Multiple casts worldwide, Various