Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97 in a Tokyo hospital on August 14, according to a statement on her website and reports from Kyodo.
Kusama was a global superstar and outsider artist who lived in a psychiatric hospital for decades. From the 1950s through the 2020s, she produced vivid paintings, sculptures, and vast installations that frequently drew upon her experiences with hallucinations.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on basic reporting of death details and official website statement.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes her long career trajectory, outsider artist status, and psychiatric background.
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