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Book Synopsis: A career retrospective of Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s most prominent artist and “Queen of Polka Dots,” covering all aspects of her provocative work.
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama’s matchless creativity and originality have been captivating the world for more than six decades. Her retrospective exhibitions in four major European and American museums have seen record attendance.
Yayoi Kusama, originally published to accompany a sellout exhibition at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, offers an overview of Kusama’s entire career, including works from her youth, when she indulged in drawing in order to escape from her hallucinations; paintings made when she was based in New York, including “Infinity Nets” and “Polka Dots,” and her happenings in places such as Central Park; her immersive mirrored infinity rooms from the 1980s and 1990s, when she participated in the Venice Biennale; and last but not least, the ongoing large-scale series “My Eternal Soul.” Kusama has continuously innovated and reinvented her style; well-known for her repeating dot patterns, her art encompasses an astonishing variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, performance, and immersive installation.
Featuring an essay by Akira Shibutami analyzing Kusama’s work, this comprehensive publication celebrates one of Japan’s most important artists. 350 color illustrations
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Discover the extraordinary world of Yayoi Kusama, the legendary avant-garde artist hailed as the "Queen of Polka Dots." Immerse yourself in her mesmerizing creations that have captivated audiences worldwide for over six decades. With her record-breaking retrospective exhibitions in major European and American museums, Kusama's artistic brilliance is undeniable.
Originally published alongside an acclaimed exhibition at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, the Yayoi Kusama: All About My Love book offers a comprehensive overview of the artist's illustrious career. From her early works fueled by a desire to escape hallucinations to her iconic paintings such as "Infinity Nets" and "Polka Dots" created during her time in New York, this book showcases Kusama's evolution as an artist.
Step into the enchanting world of Yayoi Kusama's immersive mirrored infinity rooms that took the Venice Biennale by storm in the 1980s and 1990s. Delve into her ongoing large-scale series "My Eternal Soul" and witness her continuous innovation and reinvention of artistic style. Kusama's imaginative creations span across various media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, performance, and immersive installation.
Join us in celebrating one of Japan's most important artists with this comprehensive publication, featuring an insightful essay by Akira Shibutami that delves deeper into the essence of Kusama's artistic genius. With 350 stunning color illustrations, this book is a must-have for art enthusiasts, collectors, and admirers of Kusama's boundary-pushing creations.
Experience the world of Yayoi Kusama, immerse yourself in her vibrant universe of dots and patterns, and discover the mesmerizing power of her art. Get your copy of the Yayoi Kusama: All About My Love book today and be inspired by the profound creativity of this legendary artist.
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