Yayoi Kusama's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 1 USD to 10,496,000 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 10,496,000 USD for Untitled (Nets), sold at Phillips ...
Her introspective style transforms her own struggles with mental health, trauma and obsession into vibrant artwork: from the drawings she made as a teenager in World War II to the large, dotted pumpkins and mirrored “Infinity Rooms”. Kusama explores topics that have fascinated...
“Polka dots can’t stay alone,”Yayoi Kusamafamously claimed. “When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dots, we become part of the unity of our environments.” Known for her many-spotted works, polka dots occupy a particular significance for the reno...
Moma MoMa and Yayoi Kusama join forces for a selection of collaborative skate decks, emblazoned with Kusama’s inimitable dot artwork. The abstract Dots Obsession and dense Yellow Trees appear in different editions on white and yellow bases, emphasizing the bold red or black dots. Dots Obsession...
Yayoi Kusama Pumpkins What does the pumpkin mean to Kusama? Kusama has a deep and joyful affection for pumpkins, vividly reflected in her artwork. She began sketching pumpkins as a child in Japan because her parents had a seed farm. Pumpkins hold a special place in her creative heart with ...
Her popularity has also translated into commercial success, and Kusama is consistently among the best-selling names in the global art market. Last year, her work netted more than $108 million at auction, more than any other female artist, according to figures from the Artnet price database. ...