Polka-Dot Pioneer Kusama Dies at 97, Ending an Infinity Era
Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died in Tokyo at 97 from multiple organ failure, per David Zwirner Gallery. A towering figure in art through her infinity rooms and polka-dot works, Kusama's influence spans minimalism, pop art, and performance; retrospectives at Museum Ludwig and major shows like Hirshhorn's Infinity Mirrors and Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria drew record crowds, underscoring her global fame and her vow to keep creating until her death.
