Discovering the Yayoi period of Japan

Ancient Japanese Bow: 3000 Years Before the Samurai

Yayoi Kusama is one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. Born in Japan in 1929, she transformed the hallucinations she experienced from a young age into a unique artistic language. Her signature polka dots symbolize repetition, obsession, infinity, and self-obliteration. Working across painting, sculpture, performance, and installation, Kusama is best known for her Infinity Mirror Rooms, immersive spaces that confront viewers with the feeling of endlessness. Her work boldly explo