Yayoi Kusama

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Yayoi Kusama's artistic journey, showcasing her innovative works and significant impact on contemporary art.

Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama’s unmatched creativity and originality have captivated audiences globally since her relocation from Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan, to the United States in 1958. Over the past decade, her retrospective exhibitions at major museums, including Tate Modern in London and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, have drawn record attendance, highlighting her significant impact on contemporary art. Kusama's artistic journey is a testament to her enduring influence and the universal appeal of her work.

Known for her distinctive repeating dot patterns, Yayoi Kusama has continually innovated and redefined her artistic style. Her oeuvre spans a remarkable variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, performance, and immersive installations. From intense semi-abstract imagery on paper to her iconic 'Accumulations' soft sculptures and the intricate 'Infinity Net' paintings, her art showcases a broad spectrum of creativity. This comprehensive publication, initially released to accompany a successful exhibition at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, provides an extensive overview of Kusama’s illustrious career.

The book features works from her early years, when she turned to drawing as a means of coping with her hallucinations, to her vibrant New York paintings, including the celebrated 'Infinity Nets' and 'Polka Dots'. Additionally, it covers her contributions to the Venice Biennale in the 1980s and 1990s and her ongoing large-scale series, 'My Eternal Soul'. The chronological arrangement of plates, accompanied by detailed captions, offers readers an insightful journey through the life and works of Yayoi Kusama, Japan's most prominent artist and the 'Queen of the Polka Dots'.