Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese contemporary artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and her immersive installations. She was born in 1929 in Matsumoto, Japan, and studied at the Kyoto School of Arts and Crafts. She is best known for her installations such as Infinity Mirrored Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away, Narcissus Garden, and Obliteration Room. Kusama"s work is characterized by her use of vibrant colors, symbolic imagery, and her exploration of themes such as infinity, self-obliteration, and the cosmos. She is considered one of the most important contemporary artists and her work continues to inspire artists today.
