Dots that enlivened canvases or shone as luminous balls became the artist’s trademark in her installations

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.

Her work was expressive of her own experiences with mental health challenges.