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Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon

26 août 2026 à 23:56
In her mass-produced ubiquity, Kusama became one of her own dots, spreading her image into every corner of our culture.

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A video projection of “Song of a Manhattan Suicide Addict,” by Yayoi Kusama, in 2024. In her later years, Kusama was one of the most popular living artists in the world.

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97

26 août 2026 à 23:38
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
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