Hiroshi Hiyama and Kyoko HasegawaAFP·27 Aug, 2026 08:12 AM3 mins to readA life-like robot of artist Yayoi Kusama painting a window stands at the Louis Vuitton store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Photo / Getty ImagesJapan’s Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world.
The “polka dot queen” channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career
