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Yayoi Kusama, artist behind viral Infinity Mirror rooms, dies at 97
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points According to her official website, she passed away on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo. Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her Infinity Mirror rooms and polka-dots, has died at 97.
Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her Infinity Mirror rooms and polka-dots, has died at 97. According to her official website, she passed away on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo. Her studios reported that she continued painting until her final days.
Kusama's work has been widely exhibited, and her immersive mirror rooms have drawn large crowds. In 2018, an exhibit of her work was hosted, featuring six of her mirror rooms and over 60 other pieces. The exhibit was highly popular, with all advance tickets sold and thousands of people seeking to experience her art.
Further details about Kusama's life and work are available from her official website and other sources.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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