Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon

In her mass-produced ubiquity, Kusama became one of her own dots, spreading her image into every corner of our culture.

By Blake Gopnik

Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97

Her hypnotic, unconventional works propelled her from near-obscurity to a place in the world’s most prominent museums.

By Juno Carmel

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97

From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric hospital, has died aged 97. Kusama died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August. Her death was announced by her studio in a statement on her website. Continue reading...

By Tim Jonze

Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

By Elizabeth Blair

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

Kusama, known for her polka dot-covered paintings and immersive installations, died on Aug. 14, according to an announcement on her website

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.

Avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

The artist’s hallucinatory works made her a global superstar.

By Reuters

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - The Straits Times

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97  The Straits Times

Japan's 'polka dot queen,' avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese avant-garde artist known worldwide for her repetitive imagery of polka dots, pumpkin sculptures and mesmeriz

Acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

Kusama was known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms."

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

Frustrated with the confining nature of Japanese society, Kusama left for New York at 27, where she quickly made a name for herself with her paintings, inspired by hallucinations of flashing lights, dots and flowers she had seen since childhood

By Reuters