Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dot creations, dies aged 97
Renowned avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97 in Tokyo. Known for her iconic polka dot patterns and immersive infinity rooms, she leaves behind a legacy of influential contemporary art.
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Kusama was a globally significant figure in modern art, and her death marks the end of a career that bridged traditional painting and immersive installation 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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