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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies
27 Aug 2026 – 28 Aug 2026 · 2 chapters · 2 updates
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Chapter 1Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies
- 27 Aug
Dies at age 97 in Tokyo, her studio announces, concluding a career defined by her signature polka dots and immersive infinity rooms.
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Chapter 2Artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
- 27 Aug
Dies in Tokyo at age 97, her studio announces, following a career that popularized her signature polka dots globally.
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