Louise Lawler is a U.S. artist and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York City. Her work emerged in the 1980s as part of the Pictures Generation, focusing on the institutional framing of art.
Lawler's signature practice involves photographing artworks in situ—on museum walls, in collectors' homes, or during installation—highlighting how context shapes meaning. Her medium is primarily photography, and her themes include the economics of display, spectatorship, and the circulation of images.
In 2026, Lawler's work was featured in major group exhibitions including 'Regift' at LUMA Westbau in Zurich and 'Remember Me' at the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris, underscoring her ongoing relevance in contemporary art discourse.