Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

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Published on August 27, 2026 • Originally reported by Elizabeth Blair. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Yayoi Kusama pictured in New York in 2013.

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

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