The Sculptor of Geometric Soul: The Life and Legacy of Henri Laurens Henri Laurens emerged from the vibrant, pulsing heart of Paris to become one of the most profound architects of form in the twentieth century. Born on February 18, 1885, his early years were steeped in the craftsmanship of the Belle Époque, a period where the tactile reality of materials held supreme importance. Before he ever commanded the chisel or the clay, Lauren…