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DiasporaPublished: 27 August 2026 at 10:18

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, the 'Queen of Polka Dots,' dies at 97

Renowned Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for her colorful, polka-dot-covered sculptures and installations, has died at the age of 97. The news was announced by representatives of the artist's museum and foundation.

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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Her death was announced by representatives of her museum and foundation.

Kusama gained worldwide recognition for her distinctive artistic style, characterized by colorful sculptures and large-scale installations covered in polka dots. Her works achieved international acclaim and were exhibited in museums around the world, earning her the nickname 'Queen of Polka Dots.'

The artist's long and prolific creative career left a lasting mark on the contemporary art world, and her passing represents a loss for the international art community.

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