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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese polka dot artist and global superstar, dies aged 97
Kusama was known around the world for her vivid polka dot paintings and infinity rooms, inspired by her hallucinations.
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- Why it matters
- Kusama was one of the most commercially successful living artists globally, with her works commanding major gallery space and her installations drawing millions of visitors annually to museums worldwide.
- Most affected
- Art institutions and galleries holding Kusama works — Her death may alter valuations and exhibition strategies for her pieces.
Museums currently displaying her infinity rooms — Uncertainty over future availability and touring of her most popular installations. - Likely next
- Whether major museums announce retrospective exhibitions or confirm plans for existing Kusama installations and collections.
Also reported by: Deutsche Welle, France 24, The Japan Times, Euronews, The Guardian, BBC, The National, The Mainichi, Mint
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