27/08/2026
“I will keep on making my art until the day I die, and even after I die, my spirit will keep creating new art.” —Yayoi Kusama, 1929–2026
The world has learned of the passing of Yayoi Kusama. Rising from humble roots in Japan, Kusama transformed the 1960s New York avant-garde and grew to become one of the most defining cultural icons of our time.
Her signature motifs of polka dots, pumpkins, infinity nets, and immersive installations captured the global imagination like few other artists in history. Though we mourn her loss, her infinite spirit lives on through the vibrant universe she created.
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