The Unseen Brushstrokes: Yayoi Kusama's Life and Legacy The art world has lost a trailblazer in Yayoi Kusama, whose untimely passing at 97 leaves behind a body of work that defied conventions and challenged the status quo.
For decades, her art was largely overlooked by the Western art establishment, only to gain widespread recognition later in life.
Born in rural Japan in 1929, Kusama began studying painting at a young age but faced opposition from her conservative family.