Tokyo, 1984 - Yayoi Kusama
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A vibrant print featuring Yayoi Kusama's iconic polka dots, created in 1984. This piece offers a striking and accessible way to bring a piece of modern art history into your home.
This vibrant print showcases Yayoi Kusama's signature polka dot motif, a recurring theme throughout her illustrious career. Created in 1984 and exhibited at the Musee D'Art Moderne de la Villa de Paris, the work encapsulates Kusama's fascination with repetition and the infinite. The composition features a dense field of emerald green dots against a pale cream background, creating a visually stimulating and immersive experience. Kusama's art explores themes of self-obliteration, infinity, and the cosmos, often reflecting her personal struggles with mental health. Her polka dots, which she describes as a way to lose herself in the world, have become iconic symbols of her unique artistic vision. This print offers a striking and accessible way to bring a piece of modern art history into your home. Its bold design and vibrant colour palette make it a perfect statement piece for any room, adding a touch of contemporary flair and intellectual depth.
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Tokyo, 1984 - Yayoi Kusama
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Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama, a name synonymous with polka dots and pumpkins, is far more than a purveyor of popular motifs; she's a visionary whose art is inextricably linked to her mental health. Born in Matsumoto, Japan, in 1929, Kusama's childhood was marked by hallucinations and trauma, experiences that profoundly shaped her artistic vision. Escaping a stifling home life, she sought refuge in art, initially painting repetitious patterns inspired by her hallucinatory experiences. These early works laid the foundation for her signature style, a form of art therapy manifested on canvas. Kusama's journey took her to New York in the late 1950s, where she became a prominent figure in the avant-garde scene, embracing Pop Art and Minimalism. Her 'Infinity Net' paintings, vast canvases covered in repetitive, undulating marks, gained critical acclaim. She staged happenings, body art performances, and anti-war protests, solidifying her reputation as a radical and innovative artist. Despite her success, Kusama's mental health struggles persisted, leading to her voluntary admission to a psychiatric institution in Tokyo in 1977, where she has lived ever since. From her Tokyo studio, Yayoi Kusama continues to create her immersive installations, sculptures, and paintings, including her famous pumpkin sculptures. Her work explores themes of infinity, self-obliteration, and the interconnectedness of all things. Kusama's art offers viewers a glimpse into her unique perspective, transforming personal struggles into universal experiences. Her enduring appeal lies not only in the visual spectacle of her art but also in its profound emotional depth and unwavering honesty.
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