Yayoi Kusama

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) is arguably Japan's most famous living artist. Her originality, innovation and powerful desire to communicate have propelled her through a career that has spanned six decades. During this time, Kusama has explored painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, collage, film and video, performance and installation, as well as product design. Published on the occasion of the exhibitions: 10.05.2011-12.09. 2011: Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain; 10.10.2011-9.01.2012 Centre Pompidou, Paris; 9.02.2012-5.06.2012 Tate Modern, London; 12.07.2012-30.09.2012 Whitney Museum of American Art, New York