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Yayoi Kusama, Iconic 'Infinity Room' Artist, Dies at 97
The pioneering artist kept painting until her final days and influenced contemporary art with polka dots, pumpkins and immersive mirror installations.
- On Thursday, a foundation announced that renowned Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on August 14, 2026, at age 97.
- Born in Nagano Prefecture, Kusama became a trailblazer in contemporary art with a career spanning more than 60 years, known for repetitive polka dot imagery and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms."
- Recognition of Kusama included a spot on TIME magazine's list of 100 most influential people in 2016, and she influenced artists including Andy Warhol while receiving the Order of the Rising Sun.
- Her company stated she continued to paint until her final days, adding, "We will carry forward Kusama's wishes and, through art, continue to bring hope and strength for the future to people around the world."
- Returning to Japan in 1973, Kusama leaves behind an extensive body of work including visual art, performance, fiction, and poetry, ensuring her global impact continues through immersive installations.
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Yayoi Kusama, the world-renowned avant-garde artist known for her polka dots, pumpkins, and boundless mirrors, has died in Tokyo at the age of 97 after creating art for over 60 years.
Huge installations and colourful works: The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama was famous for this. Now the avant-garde artist died at the age of 97. Her art was also a form of therapy for Kusama.
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