The definitive catalogue offering an in-depth exploration of Yayoi Kusama's seven-decade career, including rare early works and new productions

Recognized as one of contemporary art's most influential figures, Yayoi Kusama has gained cult status through her exploration of repetitive patterns and structures- especially her signature polka dots and mirror rooms, which immerse viewers in seemingly infinite worlds. This catalogue, accompanying Kusama's retrospective in Riehen/Basel, Cologne, and Amsterdam, showcases the broad spectrum of media she has engaged with over the years, spanning painting, sculpture, installations, drawing, collage, happenings, live performances, fashion, and literature. Organised in close collaboration with the artist and her studio, the exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of Kusama's more than seven-decade career. In addition to some of her most iconic works, exhibition and catalogue include early pieces never before seen in Europe, as well as new productions.

The die-cut, printed American dust jacket with mirror foil on the inside can be unfolded and used as a poster. Any minor folds or bubbles in the foil are natural effects of the material which reacts to its environment.

Details

ISBN13: 9783775760331
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 268
Edition:
Publication Date: 27 Mar 2026
Publisher: Hatje Cantz
Publication City, Country: Ostfildern, Germany
Dimensions (cm): 26(H)x20.5(L)1280
Weight (gm): 1280

Author Biography

Yayoi Kusama (*1929, Matsumoto) is one of the most renowned Japanese artists, known for her immersive installations, polka dots, and Infinity Mirror Rooms. Active for over seven decades, she has worked across painting, sculpture, performance, and literature. Kusama's art explores themes of repetition, obsession, and the infinite. A pioneer of contemporary art, she has achieved global recognition and continues to influence generations of artists. Kusama lives and works in Tokyo.

Includes texts by Emanuele Coccia, Leontine Coelewij, Stephan Diederich, SooJin Lee, Katie Mack, Stefano Mancuso, Ralph McCarthy, Mouna Mekouar, Charlotte Sarrazin, Agata Soccini, and Helen Westgeest.

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