Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Summary
Yayoi Kusama, a famous Japanese artist known for her polka dot designs on paintings and sculptures, died at age 97 in Tokyo. She continued to paint until her last days and was widely recognized around the world for her work.Key Facts
- Kusama died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo.
- She was 97 years old.
- Kusama’s art featured repetitive patterns, especially polka dots.
- She had hallucinations from childhood, which inspired her polka dot designs.
- Kusama worked in New York starting in 1957 and was one of the first Japanese women artists there.
- Her work appeared in major museums like the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
- She collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton later in life.
- Kusama won Japan’s Order of Culture award in 2016, the country's top honor for artists.
- Despite mental health challenges, she was dedicated to her art until the end.
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