In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97
Summary
Yayoi Kusama, a famous Japanese artist known for her immersive art using bright colors and polka dots, has died at age 97. She gained worldwide recognition for her unique exhibitions, including Infinity Mirror Rooms and large sculptures, which attracted millions of visitors.Key Facts
- Yayoi Kusama was a Japanese artist who used polka dots, mirrors, and lights in her art.
- She became popular during the pop art movement and had shows in cities like Tokyo, New York, London, and Melbourne.
- Kusama experienced hallucinations of dots and lights as a child, which inspired her art from the 1960s.
- She represented Japan at the Venice Biennale in the 1990s, boosting her global fame.
- Kusama had major exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Modern (London), and the National Museum of Modern Art (Tokyo).
- Visitors took part in her art by placing over 800,000 stickers on a room at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C. in 2017.
- Her art installations drew large crowds and were extended several times, notably the Infinity Mirror Rooms at Tate Modern from 2021.
- She lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital for many years and died recently in a Tokyo hospital.
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