Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for her iconic polka-dot installations and mirrored rooms, died on August 29, 2026, at the age of 97.
Her career spanned decades, with her works evolving from early 1966 Venice Biennale displays to record-breaking auction sales exceeding $10.5 million for single paintings.
Kusama is celebrated globally for transforming her personal hallucinations into a distinct artistic language that influenced contemporary art movements worldwide.