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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-27 · via France 24

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama passes away at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the celebrated Japanese contemporary artist known for her polka dots and infinity motifs, has died at the age of 97, her company announced on Thursday. Her work, which drew from personal hallucinations and mental health struggles, earned her global acclaim and tributes from around the world.

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