Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

artist Japan

Yayoi Kusama is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her immersive installations and polka dot motifs. Her work explores themes of infinity, self-obliteration, and the complexities of mental health, reflecting her own experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Kusama's innovative approach has garnered international acclaim, making her a pivotal figure in the contemporary art world.

Born on Mar 22, 1929 (96 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
21,604
Power
712$
Sentiment
8.32
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,082 $700,000 573$
Kazakhstan 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 18,776,707 14,522 $180,000 139$
Totals 2 27,431,329 21,604 $880,000 712$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Yayoi Kusama is recognized as one of the most significant contemporary artists, known for her repetitive patterns and polka dots. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: 5 Ausstellungstipps im Herbst 2025: Diese Künstlerinnen beeindrucken

Sweden Sweden: Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka-dotted clothing, is highlighted as one of many artists who launched alternative clothing collections. 8

Dagens Nyheter: Recension: Banbrytande utställning om konstnärers klädstil

Australia Australia: The artist Yayoi Kusama, perhaps Japan’s most famous modern creator, was born in Matsumoto. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Where to see Shogun in real life? Matsumoto is one of the few parts of Japan where its history survives

New Zealand New Zealand: Sylvester’s ‘Kusama Ballet’ winter collection revels in the joy of polka dots, in reference to contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. 9

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: 10 Ways To Wear Polkadots, From Vintage Inspirations To Cheeky Styles