Yayoi Kusama, Master of Infinity, Dies at 97
TL;DR
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist whose infinity-net polka dots and immersive mirrored rooms made her a global art icon, has died in Tokyo at age 97. In a statement on her website, her studio said she spent decades in a psychiatric hospital but continued to create—across painting, sculpture, performance and writing—until her final days, leaving a lasting legacy that reshaped contemporary art and captivated audiences worldwide.
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- Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97, Kyodo Says U.S. News & World Report
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