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The art world mourns the loss of Yayoi Kusama, the visionary Japanese artist whose kaleidoscopic polka dots and mind-bending infinity rooms redefined global creativity. At 97, she left behind a legacy forged in resilience—transforming personal hallucinations into iconic, boundary-pushing installations that captivated millions. From psychiatric ward to international superstar, her fearless journey through avant-garde painting, performance, and poetry reshaped modern art. Though her later fame exploded on social media, her revolutionary themes began decades earlier, often met with controversy. Kusama’s work was never just aesthetic—it was therapeutic, transcendent, and deeply human. Her passing closes a chapter, but her electrifying spirit will echo through every dot, mirror, and masterpiece for generations.

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