Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. She passed away at a Tokyo hospital on August 14, with the news announced today. Who else left this many dots on the world? The infinite universe she created still surrounds us.
From pumpkins to Infinity Nets, from endlessly multiplying mirrored worlds to immersive installations, Kusama transformed obsession and repetition into a visual language entirely her own. Through hallucination and multiplication, through relentless iteration, she carved out a realm no one could replicate. Her polka dots were not mere patterns but a singular lens through which she saw the world. Her mirrored infinity rooms invited viewers into another dimension.
Kusama kept painting until her final days. Even in her nineties, she went to her studio every day and continued making new work. Age did nothing to dim her creative drive. For her, art was life itself. She lived in infinity by never stopping.
Kusama may be gone, but her infinity has no end. Museums and galleries around the world continue to show her work to new audiences. The polka dots, the pumpkins, the mirrored infinity rooms remain alive. The dots she left behind will not disappear. Which of Kusama's works do you remember most?
From pumpkins to Infinity Nets, from endlessly multiplying mirrored worlds to immersive installations, Kusama transformed obsession and repetition into a visual language entirely her own. Through hallucination and multiplication, through relentless iteration, she carved out a realm no one could replicate. Her polka dots were not mere patterns but a singular lens through which she saw the world. Her mirrored infinity rooms invited viewers into another dimension.
Kusama kept painting until her final days. Even in her nineties, she went to her studio every day and continued making new work. Age did nothing to dim her creative drive. For her, art was life itself. She lived in infinity by never stopping.
Kusama may be gone, but her infinity has no end. Museums and galleries around the world continue to show her work to new audiences. The polka dots, the pumpkins, the mirrored infinity rooms remain alive. The dots she left behind will not disappear. Which of Kusama's works do you remember most?
FAQ
When did Yayoi Kusama pass away?
Yayoi Kusama passed away on August 14, 2025, at a hospital in Tokyo at the age of 97. The official announcement was made two days later, on August 16.
What are Yayoi Kusama's most iconic works?
Yayoi Kusama's most iconic works include her polka-dot-covered pumpkin sculptures, the Infinity Nets painting series, and Infinity Mirror Rooms that create endless space with mirrors and lights. These works transformed obsession and repetition into a singular visual language.
Did Yayoi Kusama continue working until the end?
Yes, Yayoi Kusama continued working until her final days. Even in her nineties, she went to her studio daily and never put down her brush, maintaining her lifelong dedication to creation regardless of age.
