Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and bat
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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
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27.08.2026
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
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27.08.2026
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 at 97
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27.08.2026
Acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
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27.08.2026
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