Yayoi Kusama

  • Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, rose to prominence in the 1960s with her radical...
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    Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, rose to prominence in the 1960s with her radical paintings, performances, and immersive installations. Known for her bold use of polka dots, Infinity Nets, and vibrant colours, she developed a visual language that explored themes of repetition, psychological depth, and infinite space. Her signature motifs, from pumpkins to mirrored rooms, transformed how audiences experience art, inviting viewers to step inside her world of boundless patterns and hypnotic environments.
     
    Kusama’s practice has expanded across painting, sculpture, performance, fashion, and literature, reflecting her belief that art should transcend boundaries. Her Infinity Mirror Rooms and large-scale pumpkin sculptures have become cultural icons, drawing global audiences and cementing her status as one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Today, her works continue to inspire, offering both a deeply personal vision and a universal meditation on existence, identity, and infinity.
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  • "My art originates from hallucinations only I can see"

     

    - Yayoi Kusama

    Her performances, installations, and large-scale paintings challenged convention and placed her at the forefront of international contemporary art. Despite personal struggles, she has continued to produce work with extraordinary consistency for more than seven decades, making her one of the most enduring and prolific artists of her time.
    Each artwork carries the intensity of her lifelong exploration into infinity, repetition, and self-expression, offering collectors not only a visually striking object but also a direct connection to one of the most important artistic legacies of the modern era.

  • Prints and Multiples

    1953 - Present

  • Original Works

    1945 - Present

  • The Life of Kusama

    A journey through struggle, innovation and international acclaim     ©Lizzy Shaanan Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

  • Exhibitions & Performance Art

    From Tokyo to New York: Kusama’s most celebrated shows       ©Lizzy Shaanan Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons