Yayoi Kusama // Heart, 1975

  • Yayoi Kusama, Heart, 1975. Screenprint, 51.2 × 61.6 cm. Features Kusama’s iconic polka dots arranged around a heart form, combining vibrant colour with rhythmic repetition typical of her 1970s graphic works.
    Heart, 1975
    Screenprint, 51.2 × 61.6 cm (20.2 × 24.3 in.)
    © Yayoi Kusama.
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    This work by Yayoi Kusama presents concentric rings of white polka dots against a vivid red background, forming a hypnotic spiral that draws the eye toward the centre. The piece exemplifies Kusama’s mastery of repetition, rhythm, and optical intensity, distilling her signature dot motif into a bold, almost cosmic composition.
     
    The spiral structure suggests both expansion and contraction, evoking the cyclical nature of existence, a theme central to Kusama’s practice. The contrast of white against deep red heightens the visual impact, transforming the canvas into an immersive field of energy. Through this minimal yet meticulous arrangement, Kusama creates a vision that is at once meditative and disorienting, echoing her lifelong interest in infinity and self-obliteration.

     

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  • “Polka dots are a way to infinity.”

     — Yayoi Kusama

    As with many of her works, this composition blurs the line between micro and macro, suggesting cellular structures, cosmic galaxies, or psychological states all at once. The spiral of dots underscores Kusama’s belief in the power of repetition to express both obsession and transcendence, making the piece a compelling example of her enduring visual language.