Yayoi Kusama Retrospective: Over 200 Iconic Works Celebrated

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"Self-Obliteration" is part of the M+ collection. Scroll through to see more works on show at the new retrospective "Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now."
“Self-Obliteration” is part of the M+ collection. Scroll through to see more works on show at the new retrospective “Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now.”

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A visitor walks inside the "Dots Obsession—Aspiring to Heaven's Love" installation.
A visitor walks inside the “Dots Obsession—Aspiring to Heaven’s Love” installation.
The mirror room is filled with polka dot sculptures.
The mirror room is filled with polka dot sculptures.
The polka dot motif has been used throughout the artist's career.
The polka dot motif has been used throughout the artist’s career.
A visitor walks past a self-portrait of the artist.
A visitor walks past a self-portrait of the artist.
A close-up of another self-portrait.
A close-up of another self-portrait.
The exhibition includes archival footage and old marketing materials of Yayoi Kusama's "happenings" or performances in the late 60s and 70s.
The exhibition includes archival footage and old marketing materials of Yayoi Kusama’s “happenings” or performances in the late 60s and 70s.
The artist's signature pumpkins greet visitors at the museum entrance.
The artist’s signature pumpkins greet visitors at the museum entrance.
The artist's work spans multiple mediums, from sculpture to painting.
The artist’s work spans multiple mediums, from sculpture to painting.
An archival shot of a young Yayoi Kusama shown at the museum.
An archival shot of a young Yayoi Kusama shown at the museum.
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