Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist famous for her signature polka dot installations, has died at age 97.
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for her distinctive polka dot motif, has died at 97. Her studio confirmed her death on Thursday. Kusama's signature style appeared across paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world.
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Artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the world, dies at 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.
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Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.