No, I have not been to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, but to Moderna Museet in Stockholm where they have a retrospective exhibition with the work of Louise Bourgeois. Outside the museum is a copy of her famous Maman: the gigantic spider that rises lika a gothic cathedral offering shelter - if you're not a victim of serious arachnophobia. The exhibition poetically called "I have been to hell and back" - missing Bourgeois end line: " And let me tell you, it was wonderful" - is a must if you are visiting/living in Stockholm. It ends May 17. A large portion of the works have never been exhibited before.

What struck me with Bourgeois' art was that it seems so full of hope. Even in the most traumatic themes there is a sense of tenderness, mending and humour. A lust for creativity, curiosity, and learning from various experiences. I left it with a lot more knowledge of the artist, but also much more calm, sane and happy.

Moderna Museet have published an eighteen minute video on YouTube on both Bourgeois and the exhibition (with English subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=21&v=JFFWJyuda3g