Yayoi Kusama Originals // 1990 - 1999

The 1990s and 2000s marked a period of international acclaim for Yayoi Kusama, as her original works reached new audiences and scales. In 1993 she represented Japan at the Venice Biennale with her celebrated pumpkin sculptures and immersive mirror installations, establishing herself as a global figure in contemporary art. Throughout the decade she continued to expand her practice with monumental canvases, biomorphic forms, and recurring motifs of dots, nets, and pumpkins that embodied her lifelong exploration of infinity and self-obliteration.

 

By the 2000s, Kusama’s original works grew even more ambitious, blending vibrant colour with large-scale formats that bridged painting, sculpture, and installation. This era not only consolidated her position as one of the world’s most recognisable artists but also set the foundation for the blockbuster museum exhibitions and iconic installations that would define her work in the 21st century.