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Yayoi passes away at 97

Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world. The “polka dot queen”, who passed away on August 14, channelled hallucinations and trauma into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning […]

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