I fight pain, anxiety, and fear every day, and the only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating art
Kusama is a prominent artist and a central figure in the contemporary art world. Born on March 29, 1929, in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan, Yayoi Kusama is known for her avant-garde and innovative work across various mediums, including painting,
Sculpture, installation, performance art, and literature. She is renowned for her unique artistic style characterized by repetitive patterns, vivid colors, and a sense of infinity.
Kusama began her artistic career in Japan in the late 1940s and early 1950s, where she was associated with the avant-garde art movement. However, she felt limited by the traditional Japanese art scene and sought greater artistic opportunities abroad. In 1957, Kusama moved to the United States and settled in New York City, where she became an integral part of the city's vibrant art scene during the 1960s