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Yayoi Kusama, Iconic 'Infinity Room' Artist, Dies at 97
- 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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Artist Yayoi Kusama—Famed for Her Infinity Mirror Rooms and Louis Vuitton Collaborations—Has Died at 97
The renowned Japanese avant-gardist died on Wednesday at a hospital in Tokyo from multiple organ failure, according to her US gallery, David Zwirner. She was 97.
·New York, United States
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She was known all over the world for the great installations with bright colors, like the famous pumpkin sculptures covered with polka dots: she was 97 years old
·Italy
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The Japanese artist, renowned for her lunar-covered facilities, died on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital. According to her official site, she continued to paint “until her last days.”
·Las Condes, Chile
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Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist renowned for her moles and immersive installations, died at 97 years of age after more than seven decades of career.
·Mexico
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