Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese artist who revolutionized contemporary art with her immersive infinity rooms and polka-dot infinity installations, passed away at 97. Her groundbreaking career transformed her from relative anonymity to international recognition, establishing her works as permanent fixtures in prestigious museums worldwide. Kusama's distinctive artistic vision, deeply rooted in her personal experiences and psychological introspection, created transcendent experiences that challenged conventional artistic boundaries and inspired generations of artists globally.
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