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Eco · Climate science · published 2026-08-27 · via The Guardian

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama passes away at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist known for her polka dots and immersive mirror installations, has died at the age of 97. Her studio announced that she passed away in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August. Kusama continued to paint until her final days, leaving a legacy of avant-garde work spanning visual art, performance, and literature.

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