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Yayoi Kusama’s Enduring Art Legacy | Chicago News
Yayoi Kusama, the iconic artist whose polka-dotted universe redefined contemporary art, has died at 97. A fearless visionary who painted the world in dots since childhood, she defied obscurity in New York and turned her hallucinations into global masterpieces. From immersive installations to auction records and Japan’s highest cultural honor, Kusama’s bold, soulful work inspired generations. Even in her final days, she created with purpose—believing her art would outlive her, offering hope to all who saw it. Her legacy, stitched with color and courage, will forever pulse through every dot she…
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