Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97. Known for her iconic polka-dot patterns and immersive infinity mirror rooms, she became a global cultural phenomenon after decades of artistic exploration.
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Kusama was a transformative figure in contemporary art whose work bridged the gap between avant-garde performance and mass-market social media popularity.
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric hospital, has died aged 97.
The article is a biographical obituary focusing on the artist's career and legacy.
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