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Renowned Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97

Celebrated Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died at age 97, drawing widespread international tributes for her pioneering use of polka dots and immersive installations. Her legacy continues to influence contemporary art and popular culture worldwide.

27 Aug, 02:13 — 27 Aug, 13:56
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ReutersVery High17h ago

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - Reuters

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97  Reuters

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BBCHigh9h ago

In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97

Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.

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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

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.

By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno

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le-mondeHigh12h ago

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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wapoMostly Factual16h ago

Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97

Her hypnotic, unconventional works propelled her from near-obscurity to a place in the world’s most prominent museums.

By Juno Carmel

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

Share your tributes and memories of Yayoi Kusama

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of artist Yayoi Kusama – whether you met her, or appreciated her work Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who became a global superstar, 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...

By Guardian community team

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NPRHigh15h ago

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.

By Elizabeth Blair

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual11h ago

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'.

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cbcHigh10h ago

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who splashed polka dots across art world, dead at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama , who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.

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SCMPMostly Factual6h ago

Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after artist’s 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 signat...

By Cannix Yau

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globe-and-mailHigh16h ago

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

Kusama, known for her polka dot-covered paintings and immersive installations, died on Aug. 14, according to an announcement on her website

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DWHigh16h ago

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.

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France 24High9h ago

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.

By FRANCE24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual16h ago

Avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

The artist’s hallucinatory works made her a global superstar.

By Reuters

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YahooMostly Factual14h ago

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who filled the world with polka dots, dead at 97

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14h ago

Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, global polka-dot art icon, dies at 97

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By Prisha Roy

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Quote of the day by Yayoi Kusama: ‘Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos…’

The Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama's fascination with nature, infinity and cosmic unity shaped her iconic polka dots and pumpkin sculptures

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straits-timesMostly Factual16h ago

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - The Straits Times

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

Japan's "Polka Dot Queen" Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies At 97

Born in 1929 to a wealthy and conservative family, Kusama began producing her unique signature art aged 10.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual14h ago

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for dots and pumpkins, dies at 97

Kusama, who was candid about her mental health struggles, said New York gave her neuroses. Around 1977, a few years after returning to Japan, she voluntarily entered a mental hospital.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual16h ago

Japan's 'polka dot queen,' avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese avant-garde artist known worldwide for her repetitive imagery of polka dots, pumpkin sculptures and mesmeriz

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japan-timesMostly Factual16h ago

Acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

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

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the-journal11h ago

Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive vibrant polka dot creations, dies aged 97

She was famous for her spotted pumpkins and infinity room mirrors.

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual8h ago

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese avant-garde artist who transformed her hallucinations into works that ranged from vibrant dot-covered paintings and pumpkin sculptures to infinity mirror room installations, has died at the age of 97.

By Reuters

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RapplerMostly Factual16h ago

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

Frustrated with the confining nature of Japanese society, Kusama left for New York at 27, where she quickly made a name for herself with her paintings, inspired by hallucinations of flashing lights, dots and flowers she had seen since childhood

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed11h ago

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dots, dies at 97

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world. Th...

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tempo-englishMostly Factual14h ago

Japan's 'Polka Dot Queen' Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died of multi-organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14.

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star-malaysiaMixed16h ago

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - The Star

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97  The Star

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nation-thailandMixed11h ago

Japan’s celebrated ‘queen of polka dots’ Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 - Nation Thailand

Japan’s celebrated ‘queen of polka dots’ Yayoi Kusama dies at 97  Nation Thailand

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nl-timesMostly Factual12h ago

Yayoki Kusama exhibit in A'dam Stedelijk Museum turned into tribute after artist's death

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

By 91284

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star-kenyaMixed15h ago

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 - the-star.co.ke

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97  the-star.co.ke

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myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who became famous for her colourful polka dot-covered sculptures and installations, has died at the age of 97.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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First report: Reuters · 27 Aug, 02:13Full coverage: 86 · 12hWindow: 12h
Reuters27 Aug, 02:13First to report

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - Reuters

yle-uutiset27 Aug, 02:24

Japanilainen nykytaiteilija Yayoi Kusama on kuollut

channel-news-asia27 Aug, 02:25

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97, Kyodo says

japan-times27 Aug, 02:28

Acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

star-malaysia27 Aug, 02:31

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - The Star

berlingske27 Aug, 02:31

Verdenskendt japansk kunstner er død - 97 år

global-times27 Aug, 02:32

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 - Global Times

vg27 Aug, 02:35

Den japanske kunstneren Yayoi Kusama er død

helsingin-sanomat27 Aug, 02:41

Kuolleet | Täplätaiteestaan tunnettu Yayoi Kusama on kuollut

sydney-morning-herald27 Aug, 02:42

Avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

mainichi-english27 Aug, 02:47

Japan's 'polka dot queen,' avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

straits-times27 Aug, 02:49

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 - The Straits Times

aftonbladet27 Aug, 02:49

Konstnären Yayoi Kusama är död

la-repubblica27 Aug, 02:51

Yayoi Kusama è morta, addio alla “regina dei pois” che ha rivoluzionato l’arte cercando l’infinito

wapo27 Aug, 02:56

Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97

DW27 Aug, 03:01

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

nzz27 Aug, 03:06

KURZMELDUNGEN - Kultur: Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama mit 97 Jahren gestorben

globe-and-mail27 Aug, 03:07

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

Rappler27 Aug, 03:09

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

el-universal-english27 Aug, 03:16

Muere la artista japonesa Yayoi Kusama a los 97 años

wsj27 Aug, 03:42

Contemporary Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97 - WSJ

NPR27 Aug, 03:42

Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

Daily Star BD27 Aug, 03:44

Japan's "polka dot queen" Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 - The Daily Star

20-minuten27 Aug, 03:45

Japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama gestorben

le-figaro27 Aug, 03:53

Yayoi Kusama, l’artiste avant-gardiste japonaise et folle reine des pois, est morte à l’âge de 97 ans

politiken27 Aug, 03:59

Verdenskendt japansk kunstner er død

der-standard27 Aug, 04:03

Japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama gestorben

die-presse27 Aug, 04:13

Japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama ist tot

star-kenya27 Aug, 04:14

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 - the-star.co.ke

Yahoo27 Aug, 04:30

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who filled the world with polka dots, dead at 97

capital-bg27 Aug, 04:31

Снимка на деня: Японската авангардна художничка Яйои Кусама почина на 97-годишна възраст

iefimerida27 Aug, 04:38

Πέθανε η Γιαγιόι Κουσάμα: Η Γιαπωνέζα πρωτοποριακή καλλιτέχνιδα με τα πουά και τις κολοκύθες

jerusalem-post27 Aug, 04:47

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for dots and pumpkins, dies at 97

aktuality-sk27 Aug, 04:47

Vo veku 97 rokov zomrela uznávaná japonská avantgardná umelkyňa a spisovateľka Jajoi Kusamaová

nrk27 Aug, 04:56

Den japanske kunstneren Yayoi Kusama er død

tempo-english27 Aug, 04:57

Japan's 'Polka Dot Queen' Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97

Times of India27 Aug, 05:02

Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, global polka-dot art icon, dies at 97

la-vanguardia27 Aug, 05:21

Muere a los 97 años Yayoi Kusama, la pionera artista de vanguardia

ruv27 Aug, 05:30

Doppudrottningin er látin

klix-ba27 Aug, 05:49

Preminula Yayoi Kusama, japanska umjetnica koja je tačkama obilježila savremenu umjetnost

gulf-news27 Aug, 05:49

Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

national-uae27 Aug, 06:09

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

irish-independent27 Aug, 06:20

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, ‘princess of polka dots’, dies at 97

telex27 Aug, 06:31

Meghalt Kuszama Jajoi, a japán művész, aki pöttyökbe borította a világot

orf27 Aug, 06:31

Yayoi Kusama ist tot

der-spiegel27 Aug, 06:43

Yayoi Kusama ist tot: Weltberühmte japanische Künstlerin mit 97 Jahren gestorben

vijesti-me27 Aug, 06:47

Japanska umjetnica, koja je halucinacije pretvarala u umjetnost,...

Jakarta Post27 Aug, 06:47

Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 - The Jakarta Post

kuwait-times27 Aug, 06:50

Japans polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 - Kuwait Times

naftemporiki27 Aug, 06:52

Γιαγιόι Κουσάμα: Πέθανε η Γιαπωνέζα πρωτοποριακή καλλιτέχνιδα με τα πουά και τις κολοκύθες

CNN27 Aug, 06:57

Yayoi Kusama, famed for polka-dot artworks, dies at 97 - CNN

de-volkskrant27 Aug, 07:00

Achter de vrolijke stippen en pompoenen school een obsessieve drijvende kracht van een vrouw die uit wanhoop schilderde

publico27 Aug, 07:09

Artista japonesa Yayoi Kusama morre aos 97 anos

nos27 Aug, 07:13

Yayoi Kusama (97) maakte van haar angsten een 'oneindig universum'

nl-times27 Aug, 07:16

Yayoki Kusama exhibit in A'dam Stedelijk Museum turned into tribute after artist's death

le-monde27 Aug, 07:16

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese polka dot artist and global superstar, dies aged 97

jutarnji-list27 Aug, 07:20

Umrla je najpoznatija umjetnica svijeta, imala je 97 godina. Čitav je život provela u ludnici, dobrovoljno

nation-thailand27 Aug, 07:22

Japan’s celebrated ‘queen of polka dots’ Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 - Nation Thailand

Daily Sabah27 Aug, 07:29

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dots, dies at 97

el-mundo27 Aug, 07:31

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

The Guardian27 Aug, 07:49

Share your tributes and memories of Yayoi Kusama

Al Jazeera27 Aug, 07:52

Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97

dnevnik-bg27 Aug, 07:57

"Кралицата на точките" Яйои Кусама почина на 97 години

aktualne-cz27 Aug, 07:58

Inspirovaly jí vlastní halucinace. Zemřela japonská avantgardní umělkyně Kusamaová

morgunbladid27 Aug, 08:15

Yayoi Kusama er látin

the-journal27 Aug, 08:15

Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive vibrant polka dot creations, dies aged 97

ndtv27 Aug, 08:16

Japan's "Polka Dot Queen" Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies At 97

hvg27 Aug, 08:22

Meghalt Kuszama Jajoi, a pöttyök királynője

cbc27 Aug, 08:52

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who splashed polka dots across art world, dead at 97

tagesschau27 Aug, 09:07

Yayoi Kusama ist tot: Die Künstlerin der Punkte stirbt mit 97 Jahren

meta-mk27 Aug, 09:10

Јапонската уметница Јајои Кусама која стана глобална суперѕвезда, почина на 97 години

BBC27 Aug, 09:23

In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97

danas27 Aug, 09:30

Japanska umetnica Jajoi Kusama, poznata po tufnama, preminula u 97. godini

hindustan-times27 Aug, 09:30

Quote of the day by Yayoi Kusama: ‘Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos…’

France 2427 Aug, 09:33

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

delo27 Aug, 10:32

Outsiderka, ki je postala ikona

Daily Maverick27 Aug, 10:32

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

delfi-lt27 Aug, 10:42

Mirė Japonijos menininkė Yayoi Kusama

newsbeast27 Aug, 10:51

Πέθανε στα 97 της η πρωτοπόρος καλλιτέχνις και «βασίλισσα των πουά», Γιαγιόι Κουσάμα

NYT27 Aug, 11:06

In Japan, Yayoi Kusama Is Remembered as a Visionary and a Rebel

faz27 Aug, 11:29

Zum Tod von Yayoi Kusama: Schöpferin des Punkteuniversums

svenska-dagbladet27 Aug, 11:59

Därför syns Kusama överallt

observador27 Aug, 12:28

Yayoi Kusama (1929-2026): a "rainha das bolinhas"

SCMP27 Aug, 13:06

Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after artist’s death at 97

n1-serbia27 Aug, 13:14

Odlazak čuvene japanske umetnice Jajoi Kusame - svojim tufnama osvojila je ceo svet

myjoyonline27 Aug, 13:56Latest update

Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97