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Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died
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Elizabeth Blair
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Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for her polka-dot sculptures and immersive 'Infinity Rooms,' has passed away at age 97. Her work, often inspired by her lifelong struggle with hallucinations, became a global cultural phenomenon.
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Kusama was a seminal figure in contemporary art whose influence spanned decades and bridged the gap between avant-garde and popular culture.
Yayoi Kusama pictured in New York in 2013.
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