Inspirational figure devoted her life to artistic creation during eight-decade career
Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most celebrated avant-garde artists, died on August 14 in Tokyo, aged 97.
Her iconic polka-dot style originated from childhood hallucinations, where vivid patterns obscured her vision during her early years.
During her eight-decade career, Kusama influenced prominent American pop artists including Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg.
One of her paintings sold for $10.5 million at auction in 2022, among the highest prices achieved by a female artist.
