Kusama was known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms."
Acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, her company said in a statement Thursday. Kusama died on Aug. 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, the statement said. Known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive “Infinity Mirror Rooms,” Kusama had a profound influence on contemporary art.
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Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97