Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
A statement on her website stated that the artist died in a Tokyo hospital on Aug 14.
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 97, according to a statement on her website. The artist, whose internationally acclaimed career encompassed visual art, performance, fiction, and poetry, continued to paint until her final days, never abandoning her brush. Kusama never set aside exploration of forever love and eternal soul. Her legacy will continue through art, bringing hope and strength for the future to people around the world.
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