Yayoi Kusama, Visionary Artist, Passes Away at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese avant-garde artist, has passed away at the age of 97. Her family announced her death on August 14, though the cause remains undisclosed.

Kusama was celebrated for her distinctive dot-covered paintings and pumpkin themes, influenced by her lifelong experiences with hallucinations. Leaving Japan for New York at 27, she became a significant figure in the art world, shaping the careers of many, including Andy Warhol.

In her later years, she openly discussed her mental health challenges, famously stating that her visions of dots continue to inspire her work.

Source: www.abc.net.au