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

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.

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

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

Company says Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, died earlier this month

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97, local media reports  CNN

From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations 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