Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist celebrated for her iconic polka dots, died at 97 after continuing to paint until her final days. Her art grew from deeply personal experiences and became a lifelong source of expression and survival. Through her idea of obliteration, Kusama explored identity and infinity, offering a powerful reminder that each individual is only one part of a universe.

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.