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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka-dot motifs and immersive Infinity Rooms, died Aug. 14 in Tokyo at age 97. From near-obscurity and a long stint in a psychiatric hospital, she rose to global prominence with influential paintings, sculptures, and installations, expanded into fashion collaborations, and left a lasting impact on contemporary art despite decades of self-imposed withdrawal and controversial moments.
Yoshiki, a renowned Japanese musician and composer, has become the first Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. With over 30 million albums and singles sold, Yoshiki is considered one of the most influential musicians in Japanese history. Known for his unique blend of classical and heavy metal music, Yoshiki's journey has been marked by personal tragedy and success. He uses his platform to raise awareness about mental health and has dedicated this honor to his late mother. Yoshiki's classical "Requiem" tour is set to take place at the Dolby Theatre on October 20th.