Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, the "Queen of Polka Dots", dies at age 97
SIC Notícias27 August 2026 at 08:15
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known as the "Queen of Polka Dots," died at age 97. Born in 1929, she became world famous for her characteristic patterns of colorful dots and her immersive installations that delighted the public. Recognizable by her iconic vibrant red wig, Kusama declared that her works were inspired by the visual hallucinations she experienced since childhood, a condition that accompanied her throughout her entire life and that profoundly influenced her unique artistic production, internationally recognized.
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