Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her signature polka dots and immersive installations, dies at age 97, according to reports from multiple outlets.
Kusama is widely regarded as a major figure in contemporary art, with a career spanning decades and international exhibitions. She became especially associated with repeating dot patterns and mirrored environments that invite viewers to experience the work from within. Her reputation earned her the nickname “polka dot queen” in coverage of her life and legacy.
The sources provided are brief and do not include detailed circumstances around her death or specific information about memorial arrangements. One outlet frames her by her best-known style, while another headline emphasizes her passing at 97. Other commonly reported biographical details are not included in the excerpts shared here, so the available comparison focuses primarily on her age, nationality, and artistic identity.
