Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.
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Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97
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27.08.2026
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
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27.08.2026
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies at 97
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27.08.2026
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for polka dot motifs and oozy shapes on artwork, dies at 97
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27.08.2026
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
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