A comprehensive overview of Yayoi Kusama's career, showcasing the immense popularity and admiration she has achieved as an artist.
Discover the expansive artistic career of Yayoi Kusama, whose work has garnered global recognition and established profound connections with audiences around the world. This comprehensive volume, divided into six thematic sections, delves into the aesthetic and philosophical concerns at the heart of the artist's oeuvre. Alongside previously unpublished writings and correspondence with notable figures, this book features insightful essays and a detailed chronology to provide context to the artist's lifelong exploration of her highly personal and spiritual world view.
Whether new to Kusama's work or a longtime admirer, this monograph sheds light on the enduring relevance of an artist who is deeply rooted in her Japanese heritage while making her mark on the international art scene.
Doryun Chong is Deputy Director, Curatorial, and Chief Curator at M+. Mika Yoshitake is an independent curator specializing in post-war Japanese Art.