Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for her polka dotted works and immersive 'Infinity Mirror Rooms,' has died at the age of 97, according to NPR and Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- Yayoi Kusama died at age 97.
- She was a Japanese artist known as the 'queen of polka dots.'
- Her works include polka dotted pumpkins and 'Infinity Mirror Rooms.'
- Her art has been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known as the ‘queen of polka dots,’ has died at the age of 97, according to NPR and Al Jazeera.
Kusama’s repetitive and dreamlike artworks, including her polka dotted pumpkins and immersive ‘Infinity Mirror Rooms,’ have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide, according to NPR.
Al Jazeera reported that Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to ‘Infinity Mirror Rooms.’
NPR described Kusama as the ‘high priestess of polka dots,’ a reflection of how central the motif was to her work.
Why it matters
Kusama's polka dot motifs and 'Infinity Mirror Rooms' were exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, according to NPR and Al Jazeera.
Frequently asked questions
How old was Yayoi Kusama when she died?
Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97, according to NPR and Al Jazeera.
What was Yayoi Kusama known for?
She was known for her polka dotted artworks, including pumpkins and paintings, as well as her immersive 'Infinity Mirror Rooms,' which have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.
Where was Yayoi Kusama from?
Kusama was a Japanese artist, often referred to as Japan's 'queen of polka dots.'