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Yayoi Kusama
Her multicolored and polka-dotted works fascinate the entire world. But who is Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese superstar artist of contemporary art?
Meet Yayoi Kusama, the artist who created a universe of dots! Growing up in rural Japan, Yayoi moved to New York City when she was 27 and became famous for her paintings, sculptures and performance art.
Content produced by: Tate
On the agenda
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video - 5:00
Becoming an Artist: Yayoi Kusama
By: Tate
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podcast - 50:00
Stephanie Rosenthal on Yayoi Kusama
By: The Great Women Artists
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video - 9:52
Yayoi Kusama as a Religious Experience
By: Amor Sciendi
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video - 17:00
Yayoi Kusama: Great art Explained
By: Great Art Explained
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video - 7:23
Yayoi Kusama – Obsessed with Polka Dots
By: Tate
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video - 8:00
Yayoi Kusama in 8 Minutes: Queen of Polka Dots & Infinity Rooms
By: Curious Muse