Louise Nevelson (1899–1988) was a Ukrainian-born American sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic wood assemblages, which she began creating in the late 1950s. After emigrating to the U.S. as a child and growing up in Maine, she moved to New York, studied with artists like Hans Hofmann, and worked with Diego Rivera before developing her unique style. Nevelson's career was marked by her pioneering work with found objects, her prolific output, and her success in the male-dominated art world, which ultimately led to her becoming one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.