Renowned contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama died at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital, according to reports. Her work, characterized by repetitive motifs and particularly her signature polka dots, was displayed in museums worldwide.
Kusama's artistic output spanned various media, including painting, sculpture, and immersive installations. Her trademark dots appeared on canvases, as gleaming balls, or as points of light within her celebrated mirror rooms, which created the illusion of infinite repetition.
![Yayoi Kusama poses for photographers in front of her painting "Love Arrives at the Earth Carrying with it a Tale of the Cosmos" at the Tate Modern in London, on Feb. 7, 2012.]( "FILE - Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama poses for photographers in front of her painting "Love Arrives at the Earth Carrying with it a Tale of the Cosmos" at the Tate Modern in London, on Feb. 7, 2012.")
Her career gained international recognition, with exhibitions in major cultural institutions across the globe. Kusama's unique artistic language, often exploring themes of obsession, infinity, and self-obliteration through her vibrant and often overwhelming creations, resonated with a broad audience.