Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art and 'infinity mirror' rooms, dies at 97

Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital, according to Yayoi Kusama Studio. A global cultural icon of contemporary art, she was famous for her signature polka dots, sculptures, and Infinity Mirror Rooms. The studio stated she continued painting until her final days, exploring themes of eternal soul and forever love. Her work was widely exhibited worldwide, turning a personal visual language into one of the most recognizable worlds in art.