Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.
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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital, her company confirmed, noting she devoted her life to artistic creation and continued painting until her final days. Known for her polka-dot motifs, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and pumpkin sculptures, she became a global cultural icon in her 80s and 90s after decades of being overlooked by the male-dominated art world. Her work often explored themes of infinity and the eternal soul, and her company pledged to carry forward her wishes to bring hope through art.