Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive vibrant polka dot creations, dies aged 97
Renowned avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97 in Tokyo. Known for her iconic polka dot patterns, pumpkin sculptures, and immersive infinity rooms, she leaves behind a legacy of influential contemporary art.
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Kusama was one of the most influential living artists of the 21st century, and her death marks the end of a significant era in contemporary visual art.
AVANT-GARDE JAPANESE ARTIST Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive vibrant polka dot creations, has died at the age of 97.
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