Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97

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1. Thu, 27 August 2026

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   • Vecernji list (Croatia)00:00first to report
     FOTO Svoje halucinacije pretvorila je u umjetnost: Uđite u fascinantni svijet Yayoi Kusama

     Slavna japanska umjetnica, poznata po svojim hipnotičkim točkicama, motivima bundeva i beskrajnim zrcalnim sobama, preminula je u 98. godini života

   • The Guardian World02:17edited after publishing
     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97

     From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Kusama – a life in pictures Was Kusama the world’s favourite artist? 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 company Yayoi Kusama Inc announced in a statement on Thursday. Continue reading...

   • Channel News Asia02:25
     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

     URL changednow cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/yayoi-kusama-dead-587981

     A statement on her website stated that the artist died in a Tokyo hospital on Aug 14.

   • Japan Times02:28edited after publishing
     Trailblazing artist Yayoi Kusama, ‘princess of polka dots,’ dies at 97

     previouslyAcclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

     Kusama was known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms."

   • bbc.co.uk02:50edited after publishing
     Yayoi Kusama: Japanese avant-garde artist dies aged 97

     Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.

   • La Repubblica (Italy)02:51
     Yayoi Kusama è morta, addio alla “regina dei pois” che ha rivoluzionato l’arte cercando l’infinito

     L’artista giapponese aveva 97 anni. La nota del museo che ha fondato: “Ha continuato a dipingere fino ai suoi ultimi giorni”

   • clickondetroit.com02:55edited after publishing
     Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

     previouslyYayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

     Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died.

     2 reprints

     • eastbaytimes.com27 Aug, 02:55their copy
     • lethbridgeherald.com27 Aug, 10:22their copy
   • DW Top Stories02:58
     Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

     From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.

   • ABC News (Australia)03:01
     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

     The artist was best known for her dot-covered paintings and pumpkin motifs.

   • NYT World03:09edited after publishing
     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97

     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.

   • cairnspost.com.au03:15
     ‘Profound sorrow’: Icon dead at 97

     Renowned Japanese creator Yayoi Kusama, whose polka-dotted pumpkins and mirrored “infinity rooms” made her one of the world’s most recognisable artists, has died aged 97.

   • Tagesschau (Germany)03:16
     Avantgarde-Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama gestorben

     Riesige Installationen und farbenfrohe Werke: Dafür war die Japanerin Yayoi Kusama berühmt. Nun ist die Avantgarde-Künstlerin mit 97 Jahren gestorben. Ihre Kunst war für Kusama auch eine Form der Therapie.

   • Le Monde (France)03:22edited after publishing
     Yayoi Kusama, artiste avant-gardiste japonaise connue comme la « reine des pois », est morte à 97 ans

     Célèbre pour ses motifs, l’artiste contemporaine est morte le 14 août dans un hôpital de Tokyo, a annoncé jeudi sa société. Elle s’était imposée comme l’un des noms les plus cotés au XXIᵉ siècle.

     1 reprint

     • France Info (France)27 Aug, 06:53their copy
   • NPR News03:42
     Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

     The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)03:42
     Yayoi Kusama: Japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama ist tot

     Yayoi Kusama wurde mit verspiegelten »Infinity Rooms«, psychedelischen Punkten und riesigen Kürbissen berühmt. In Tokio ist sie im Alter von 97 Jahren gestorben.

   • Le Figaro (France)03:53
     Yayoi Kusama, l’artiste avant-gardiste japonaise et folle reine des pois, est morte à l’âge de 97 ans

     Légende de l'art, cette Japonaise vivait recluse dans son hôpital psychiatrique depuis 1977. Elle ne trouvait bonheur que dans l'art et sa reconnaissance. Portrait d'une artiste à part qui traversa les «sixties» à New York, partagea leurs excès, et s'en retourna dans son archipel.

   • NYT World03:56
     Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon

     In her mass-produced ubiquity, Kusama became one of her own dots, spreading her image into every corner of our culture.

   • El País (Spain)04:26edited after publishing ×2
     Muere a los 97 años Yayoi Kusama, la artista que convirtió los lunares en exponente de la psicodelia

     La japonesa, una de las creadoras plásticas más exitosas de los últimos tiempos, construyó una obra de aspecto colorista que escondía múltiples capas de oscuridad debido sus problemas de salud mental

   • scmp.com04:39
     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist famous for pumpkins and polka dots, dies aged 97

     The avant-garde artist, who enjoyed a strong following in Hong Kong, died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo due to multiple organ failure.

   • indiatimes.com04:54
     Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97

     Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her signature polka dots, has died. She passed away on August 14 at a Tokyo hospital at the age of 97. Kusama was a globally recognized contemporary artist with extensive international exhibitions. Her distinctive repetitive motifs included netting, swirls, and most famously, dots. Her vibrant psychedelic works adorned canvases and installations worldwide.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)05:06
     Künstlerin: Japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama gestorben
   • indiatimes.com05:07
     Yayoi Kusama: Who was the late Japanese artist known for turning hallucinations into art, polka dots, anti-war protests and provocative performances

     Yayoi Kusama, the visionary artist renowned for her distinctive polka dot creations and immersive art experiences, has died at the age of 97. She was celebrated for transforming her lifelong experiences of hallucinations into a powerful form of artistic expression that resonated with audiences worldwide. Her multifaceted career spanned painting, sculpture, performance art and literature, although her legacy was also marked by controversy.

   • indiatimes.com05:07
     Who was Yayoi Kusama? Japanese 'Polka-Dot Queen' who challenged art with nude happenings dies at 97; Her painting 'Untitled (Nets)' fetched nearly $10.5 million at auction

     Yayoi Kusama dead at 97: Renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, the Polka-Dot Queen, has passed away at 97. She transformed dots and patterns into a distinctive global art style. Kusama gained fame for her provocative 1960s happenings and immersive mirror rooms. Her career spanned painting, sculpture, and poetry, influencing modern art significantly. Kusama's works commanded extraordinary prices, cementing her commercial success.

   • indiatimes.com05:11
     Yayoi Kusama Death Reason: Japanese avant-garde artist known for her iconic polka dots dies at 97, museum says she painted until her final days

     Yayoi Kusama, the iconic Japanese artist known for her vibrant polka-dot paintings and immersive installations, has passed away at the remarkable age of ninety-seven. Since her relocation to New York in 1957, she became a pivotal figure in the experimental art movement. Despite challenging circumstances in Japan, Kusama flourished in her creativity from a psychiatric hospital, ultimately achieving international acclaim and impressive market value for her work.

   • RMF24 (Poland)05:11
     „Królowa kropek” nie żyje. Yayoi Kusama miała 97 lat

     „Królowa kropek” nie żyje. Yayoi Kusama miała 97 lat

   • indiatimes.com05:19
     Yayoi Kusama saw dots everywhere: Japanese artist returned from US in 1973, lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital from 1977 until her death

     Yayoi Kusama life story: Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at 97. Kusama began experiencing vivid hallucinations as a child, including seeing dots and patterns across her surroundings, experiences that later became a defining influence on her art. Kusama voluntarily lived in a psychiatric hospital in Tokyo from 1977 while continuing to create art from a nearby studio.

   • ANSA (Italy)05:25
     Giappone, addio a Yayoi Kusama. Era la 'regina dei pois'

     URL changednow www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cultura/arte/2026/08/27/e-morta-yayoi-kusama-la-visionaria-giapponese-regina-dei-pois_27da21a5-5ca5-4c84-804a-adfbb19d71e9.html

     Icona dell'avanguardia, l'artista scompare a 97 anni

   • ANSA (Italy)05:25
     Giappone: addio a Yayoi Kusama, la 'regina dei pois'

     URL changednow www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cultura/arte/2026/08/27/e-morta-yayoi-kusama-la-visionaria-giapponese-regina-dei-pois_27da21a5-5ca5-4c84-804a-adfbb19d71e9.html

     Icona dell'avanguardia, l'artista scompare a 97 anni

   • Libération (France)06:28edited after publishing
     Mort de Yayoi Kusama, une artiste de pois

     previouslyMort à 97 ans de Yayoi Kusama, princesse de l’art aux petits pois

     Véritable icône de l’art contemporain, l’extravagante Japonaise, qui vivait à l’hôpital psychiatrique depuis cinquante ans, a semé ses citrouilles et petits pois dans les musées de toute la planète. Elle est morte le 14 août à 97 ans.

   • dailyliberal.com.au06:31
     Japanese artist and polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama dies

     Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the...

     1 reprint

     • newcastleherald.com.au27 Aug, 06:31their copy
   • Der Spiegel (Germany)06:43
     Yayoi Kusama ist tot: Weltberühmte japanische Künstlerin mit 97 Jahren gestorben

     URL changednow www.spiegel.de/kultur/yayoi-kusama-ist-tot-weltberuehmte-polka-dots-kuenstlerin-mit-97-jahren-gestorben-a-5aad1358-9643-4601-a882-0eb7bcc0760d#ref=rss

     Ihre »Polka Dots« machten sie weltberühmt: Nun ist die japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama im Alter von 97 Jahren gestorben.

   • Der Spiegel (Germany)06:43
     Yayoi Kusama ist tot: Weltberühmte »Polka Dots«-Künstlerin mit 97 Jahren gestorben

     Ihre »Polka Dots« machten sie weltberühmt: Nun ist die japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama im Alter von 97 Jahren gestorben.

   • ABC (Spain)07:07edited after publishing ×2
     Adiós a Yayoi Kusama, la artista japonesa de las obsesiones puntuales

     previouslyMuere la artista japonesa Yayoi Kusama a los 97 años

     El punto final de Yayoi Kusama nos incita a penetrar o rememorar sus instalaciones especulares, esos espacios que tenían algo de placentero, pero también podían inquietar, como si toda la «espectacularidad» y simpleza de sus obras estuviera asentada en un fondo imaginario siniestro o ambivalente. Esta artista japonesa, nacida en 1929 en Matsumoto, sintió una temprana frustración por la estética tradicional de su país y eso la impulsó a emigrar en la década de los cincuenta a los Estados Unidos....

   • Le Monde English07:16
     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.

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:20
     È morta Yayoi Kusama, l’artista giapponese era la “regina dei pois”. Il testamento: “Amate le mie opere, anche dopo la mia morte. La bellezza dell’amore e la mia anima vengano tramandati”

     Yayoi Kusama, l’iconica artista giapponese celebre in tutto il mondo per le sue opere caratterizzate dall’ossessiva ripetizione di pois, le inconfondibili sculture a forma di zucca e le leggendarie “Infinity Mirror Rooms”, si è spenta il 14 agosto a Tokyo all’età di 97 anni. La notizia della sua scomparsa è stata resa pubblica il 27 […] L'articolo È morta Yayoi Kusama, l’artista giapponese era la “regina dei pois”. Il testamento: “Amate le mie opere, anche dopo la mia morte. La bellezza...

   • El Mundo (Spain)07:26edited after publishing
     Muere la artista japonesa Yayoi Kusama, la última reina del pop, a los 97 años

     previouslyMuere la artista japonesa Yayoi Kusama, faro de la vanguardia neoyorquina en los años 60, a los 97 años

     Figura clave de la psicodelia y de la Nueva Yotk de los años 60, fue la mujer artista más cotizada, batió todos los récords y expuso en museos de todo el mundo pero luchó durante décadas con sus trastornos mentales Leer

   • tportal (Croatia)07:29
     Preminula Yayoi Kusama, ikona suvremene umjetnosti i kraljica točkica

     U 97. godini preminula je japanska umjetnica Yayoi Kusama, jedna od najpoznatijih i najutjecajnijih suvremenih umjetnica čiji su prepoznatljivi radovi s točkicama obišli najveće svjetske muzeje. Preminula je 14. kolovoza u bolnici u Tokiju, objavio je u četvrtak njezin studio, ne navodeći uzrok smrti

   • wallpaper.com07:37
     Yayoi Kusama: the Japanese avant-garde artist who created a new genre of immersive art

     Yayoi Kusama (1929 – 2026) has died in Tokyo, aged 97

   • N1 Info (Croatia)07:42
     Preminula Yayoi Kusama, slavna avangardna umjetnica i "kraljica točkica"

     Japanska avangardna umjetnica Yayoi Kusama preminula je 14. kolovoza u bolnici u Tokiju u 97. godini života. Svjetsku slavu stekla je prepoznatljivim

   • Al Jazeera English07:52
     Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97

     Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)07:55
     Umrla legendarna japanska umjetnica Yayoi Kusama

     Japanska umjetnica Yayoi Kusama, poznata po svojim hipnotičkim točkicama i instalacijama beskonačnih soba, preminula je 14. kolovoza s 97 godina

   • 24sata (Croatia)08:00
     Preminula legendarna japanska umjetnica Yayoi Kusama: Njezine točkice osvojile su svijet

     Kusamine instalacije privlačile su milijune posjetitelja, a radovi su na aukcijama dosezali cijene veće od deset milijuna dolara. Preminula je u 97. godini od zatajenja organa

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:09
     Provela je godine na psihijatriji, i to dobrovoljno, a umrla je u 97. godini kao najpoznatija umjetnica svijeta

     Yayoi Kusama, koja je postala poznata po svojim šarenim skulpturama i instalacijama prekrivenima točkicama, preminula je u 98. godini života, pišu svjetski mediji. Kusama, koja je desetljećima dobrovoljno živjela u psihijatrijskoj bolnici, bila je prepoznatljiva po jarko crvenoj perici i svojim gole...

   • Google News - Top Stories08:17
     Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

     Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo AP News Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97 The Washington Post Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who filled the world with polka dots, dead at 97 CNN Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died NPR Yayoi Kusama’s psychedelic art was at its best when taken in high doses The Guardian

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:23
     Umrla čuvena japanska umjetnica Yayoi Kusama

     Bila je jedna od najprepoznatljivijih svjetskih umjetnica, a desetljećima je dobrovoljno živjela u psihijatrijskoj bolnici

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)08:35
     Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

     Kusama, widely known as the ‘polka dot queen,’ died of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo

   • Google News - Top Stories08:40
     Trailblazing artist Yayoi Kusama, ‘princess of polka dots,’ dies at 97

     Trailblazing artist Yayoi Kusama, ‘princess of polka dots,’ dies at 97 The Japan Times Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97 The Guardian Yayoi Kusama, superstar of the art world who was revered for her polka-dot creations – obituary The Telegraph Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died NPR Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97 The Washington Post

   • 24sata (Croatia)08:59
     FOTO Zavirite u čudesni svijet točkica Yayoi Kusame: Ovo su njezini kultni radovi

     Legendarna japanska umjetnica Yayoi Kusama preminula je u bolnici u Tokiju u 97. godini života. Pogledajte neke od njezinih upečatljivih radova koji najbolje dočaravaju jedinstveni svijet umjetnice

   • Tagesschau (Germany)09:07
     Yayoi Kusama ist tot: Die Künstlerin der Punkte stirbt mit 97 Jahren

     Punkte, Spiegel, leuchtende Farben: Yayoi Kusama schuf eine unverwechselbare Welt. Die Kunst half ihr, mit psychischen Krisen umzugehen. Spät wurde sie zum Weltstar. Nun ist sie mit 97 Jahren gestorben. Von T. Iffland.

   • ČT24 (Czechia)09:27
     „Tečky létají všude.“ Zemřela avantgardní umělkyně Jajoi Kusamaová

     Ve věku 97 let zemřela japonská avantgardní umělkyně Jajoi Kusamaová. Po celém světě se proslavila díly, do nichž promítala vlastní halucinace. Ať už se jednalo o malby poseté jasně barevnými tečkami, sochy dýní, či zrcadlové instalace budící dojem nekonečna.

   • La Repubblica (Italy)09:40
     Yayoi Kusama e la moda. Dai colori violenti ai pois, dai vestiti bucati alle borse dipinte a mano

     L’artista, scomparsa a 97 anni, aveva capito che bisogna vestirsi come la propria ossessione

   • Le Monde (France)09:54
     Yayoi Kusama, princesse aux petits pois à l’univers psychédélique, féministe et surréaliste, est morte

     Les « polka dots », qui ont fait la renommée de la plasticienne japonaise, morte à l’âge de 97 ans, ont occulté une œuvre qui n’a cessé de se réinventer, sur plus de sept décennies, du Japon aux Etats-Unis.

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:03
     Kunst: Punkt, Punkt, Kürbis, Strich

     In Japan schämte man sich noch für sie, da lag die Welt der Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama schon zu Füßen – und ihrem Kosmos aus Farbe, Licht und Polka-Dots, der jetzt, nach ihrem Tod, weiterleuchten wird.

   • dailymaverick.co.za10:44
     Yayoi Kusama: A life in polka dots and infinity

     Yayoi Kusama, the pioneering Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, pumpkins and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, leaves a remarkable legacy spanning more than seven decades. Her distinctive…

   • NYT World11:06
     In Japan, Yayoi Kusama Is Remembered as a Visionary and a Rebel

     Artists, scholars and fans celebrated Ms. Kusama as a cultural giant who helped bring Japanese art to the masses.

   • indiatimes.com11:10
     Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama sold 1,500 mirrored balls for $2 each at Venice in 1966, decades later one of her paintings fetched $10.5 million

     In 1966, visitors arriving at the Venice Biennale were confronted by an unusual sight. Spread across the lawn outside the Italian Pavilion were 1,500 shimmering silver spheres, each catching fragments of the surrounding architecture, the sky and anyone who stopped to look.

   • 24sata (Croatia)11:30
     Točkice koje vrijede tisuće eura: Yayoi Kusama i Louis Vuitton stvorili su modne hitove

     Prvi spoj Kusamine umjetnosti i Louis Vuittona dogodio se 2012. godine, pod vodstvom Marca Jacobsa. Prepoznavši potencijal njezine vibrantne estetike, Jacobs je pokrenuo kolekciju 'Dots Infinity'

   • Der Spiegel (Germany)11:39edited after publishing
     Yayoi Kusama ist tot: Sie umarmte das Publikum, sie träumte von der Selbstzerstörung

     previouslyYayoi Kusama: Sie umarmte das Publikum, sie träumte von der Selbstzerstörung

     Für viele ist Yayoi Kusama die Künstlerin mit den Punkten. Die Japanerin, die fast fünf Jahrzehnte freiwillig in einer Psychiatrie lebte, war der Welt nah und eine Influencerin für alle Generationen.

   • Google News - Top Stories12:28
     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97

     Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97 The New York Times Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97 The Washington Post Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who filled the world with polka dots, dead at 97 CNN Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died NPR Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon The New York Times

   • France Info (France)12:41
     Mort de Yayoi Kusama : cinq œuvres majeures de la princesse aux petits pois de l’art contemporain

     L'artiste avant-gardiste japonaise, décédée à l'âge de 97 ans, laisse derrière elle une œuvre foisonnante et exubérante.

   • South China Morning Post13:06
     Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after her death at 97

     Hong Kong fans and cultural figures have paid tribute to Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama following her death at 97, saying her legacy will inspire generations to come. Among those expressing sadness on Thursday were West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board chairman Bernard Chan and local design studio AllRightsReserved. Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former CEO of developer New World Development, shared a photo of himself with Kusama taken in Japan in 2022. Kusama, known for her...

   • ANSA (Italy)14:33
     È morta Yayoi Kusama, la visionaria giapponese 'regina dei pois'

     Icona dell'avanguardia, l'artista scompare a 97 anni

   • Libération (France)14:38
     EN IMAGES - Yayoi Kusama, de l’avant-garde new-yorkaise à la reconnaissance planétaire

     L’artiste japonaise Yayoi Kusama est morte à l’âge de 97 ans. Considérée comme précurseure d’Andy Warhol et de Keith Haring, elle a créé une œuvre entêtante, marquée en peinture par la répétition de motifs, notamment du filet et du point.

   • Le Monde English15:00
     Yayoi Kusama, queen of polka dots who created a psychedelic, feminist and surrealist universe, dies at 97

     The Japanese visual artist's famous polka dots are just one part of her body of work, as she continually reinvented herself over seven decades, from Japan to the US.

   • Google News - Top Stories15:28
     Beloved Avant-Garde Artist Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97

     Beloved Avant-Garde Artist Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97 Vulture Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97 The New York Times Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97 The Washington Post Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died NPR The Forgotten Literary World of Yayoi Kusama Artnet News

   • Libération (France)17:21
     Yayoi Kusama, une influence sous toutes les coutures

     De sa propre boutique de vêtements ouverte en 1969 à New York, à sa double collaboration avec Louis Vuitton, l’artiste japonaise dont le look était calqué sur ses œuvres, a utilisé la mode comme un terrain de jeu.

   • Libération (France)17:45
     Mort de Yayoi Kusama : au Japon, des hommages multimédias et multigénérationnels

     Saluant le parcours d’une «avant-gardiste mondialement connue» sans trop s’attarder sur ses difficultés, les médias nippons ont republié des archives liées à l’artiste disparue le 14 août, honorée aussi bien sur les réseaux sociaux que dans les centres commerciaux.

   • Libération (France)18:55
     Mort de Yayoi Kusama, une vision hors norme

     L’immense artiste japonaise disparue le 14 août, qui résidait depuis la fin des années 70 dans un hôpital psychiatrique, avait apprivoisé ses hallucinations, sublimées par une esthétique entre le monumental et les contes de fées.

   • Google News - Top Stories22:34
     ‘I fight pain and fear with art’: how Yayoi Kusama blazed a trail for neurodivergent artists

     ‘I fight pain and fear with art’: how Yayoi Kusama blazed a trail for neurodivergent artists The Guardian Yayoi Kusama: A Life in Pictures The New York Times Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo Dallas News Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who filled the world with polka dots, dead at 97 CNN ‘The only method I have found that relieved my illness is to keep creating art’: remembering Yayoi Kusama The Conversation

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   3 reports
   • El País (Spain)03:30
     De los ‘vestidos de orgía’ a colaborar con Vuitton: la relación de Yayoi Kusama con la moda

     La artista japonesa, fallecida a los 97 años, convirtió su propia silueta en un icono pop de lunares infinitos. Repasamos sus grandes creaciones en imágenes, del museo a los escaparates

   • printmag.com10:00
     The Daily Heller: My Brush With Kusama, Revisited

     Yayoi and Steve.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)12:17
     Yayoi Kusama: Kusama verzauberte Punkt für Punkt die ganze Welt

     80 Jahre lang überzog Yayoi Kusama die Welt mit Punkten. Sie verwandelte ihre Halluzinationen in Kunst und wurde zu einer Ikone. Eine Wiederholung der Folge zu ihrem Tod.

3. Sat, 29 August 2026

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   • rappler.com02:00
     ‘The only method I have found that relieved my illness is to keep creating art’: Remembering Yayoi Kusama

     She suffered from hallucinations from childhood and by the age of 10 had created paintings in watercolors, pastels, and oils using polka dot and net motifs that she encountered in her visions

4. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • Japan Times15:35
     Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots were never just dots

     Yayoi Kusama, who died at 97 last month, turned hallucinations and a fear of self-obliteration into a global visual language.