WORLD● LOWAug 27 · Aug 27, 2026, 9:33 AM
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
France 24 [en]
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.
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