Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital, according to reports published on 27 August 2026. Known for polka-dot paintings, phallic sculptures, public performances and immersive installations, Kusama rose to global stardom after decades living in a psychiatric hospital. Her work caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric hospital, has died aged 97. Kusama died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August, her studio announced in a statement on her website on Thursday. Continue reading...
From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric hospital, has died aged 97. Kusama died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August, her studio announced in a statement on her website on Thursday. Continue reading...
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