Yayoi Kusama, the visionary artist renowned for her distinctive polka dot creations and immersive art experiences, has died at the age of 97. She was celebrated for transforming her lifelong experiences of hallucinations into a powerful form of artistic expression that resonated with audiences worldwide. Her multifaceted career spanned painting, sculpture, performance art and literature, although her legacy was also marked by controversy.

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries…

Japan's "polka dot queen" has been remembered for her remarkable originality.

A statement on her website stated that the artist died in a Tokyo hospital on Aug 14.