Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist celebrated for her pioneering work across painting, sculpture, drawing, and immersive installations. Her signature use of repetitive patterns, such as polka dots and nets, explores themes of identity, obsession, infinity, and self-reflection, engaging viewers in both visual and psychological depth.
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Seashore of Rotterdam (1988) exemplifies Kusama’s fascination with the infinite rhythms of nature. Through obsessive repetition and dynamic patterns, the painting captures the motion of water and organic life, creating a visual field that balances serenity with intensity. The work embodies her exploration of perception, continuity, and the immersive possibilities of color and form, reflecting the meditative and visionary qualities central to her practice.

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Kusama’s work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Tate Modern, MoMA, and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Her paintings are held in prominent collections worldwide, reinforcing her status as one of the most influential contemporary artists.

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