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Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

TOKYO: Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world. The “polka dot queen” channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career…

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