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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?
It doesn’t matter where you live, if you have a social media account, you’ve probably seen work by Yayoi Kusama. Who is this Japanese lady that’s taken over our feeds, what’s the deal with her affinity for polka dots, and what makes her installations so picturesque, cutting-edge, and Instagram worthy? Keep watching to find out, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more art content from Curious Muse!
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video - 8:00
Yayoi Kusama in 8 Minutes: Queen of Polka Dots & Infinity Rooms
By: Curious Muse
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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