Louise Bourgeois, Maman, 1999
Louise Bourgeois was a French-American artist known for her sculptures exploring memory, the body, and the unconscious. Maman is a monumental bronze spider sculpture, representing the strength and fragility of Bourgeois's mother. This was the first work to greet visitors when Tate Modern opened in 2000 and in 2025 returned to Turbine Hall after 25 years.
Curated by Tate: From the Collection
Discover a collection of graphic T-shirts featuring artworks from Tate's extensive collection.
Tate Modern is part of a family of four Tate galleries in the UK. Tate Modern is the world’s most popular museum of modern and contemporary art and is free to visit and open to all. The museum’s collection displays span 100 years of art from around the world, presented alongside a diverse and international programme of exhibitions, commissions, and events. These T-shirts feature modern and international artwork from Tate's extensive collection to bring art closer to everyday life.
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