Yayoi Kusama, the 97-year-old Japanese artist who turned polka dots into a language of contemporary art, has died.
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Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese contemporary artist widely recognized as the "queen of polka dots," died at the age of 97 in a Tokyo hospital. Her death was confirmed by her company on Thursday, August 26, 2026.
Kusama was a globally celebrated figure whose signature use of polka dots became a defining language in contemporary art. Beyond her artistic legacy, her name has recently surfaced in political discourse regarding high-profile art acquisitions.
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