This comprehensive retrospective volume explores more than seven decades of artistic innovation by Yayoi Kusama (1929–2026), one of the most influential figures in postwar and contemporary art. From her early experiments with abstraction to her celebrated Infinity Mirror Rooms, the publication traces the development of an extraordinary artistic vision shaped by repetition, infinity, psychological experience, and the relationship between the individual and the universe.
Spanning painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, immersive installations, performance, fashion, and literature, the book examines the remarkable diversity of Kusama’s practice. Alongside internationally recognized works, it presents early pieces previously unseen in Europe and new productions, revealing both the continuity and evolution of her artistic language.
With 280 photographs and contributions from an international group of scholars, the volume offers fresh perspectives on Kusama’s artistic development, her place within the postwar avant-garde, and her enduring influence on contemporary visual culture. Its distinctive design includes a die-cut American dust jacket with a reflective foil interior that unfolds into a poster.
Published during Yayoi Kusama’s lifetime and developed in close collaboration with the artist and her studio, this catalog acquired particular historical significance following her death on August 14, 2026, at the age of 97. The final presentation of the retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam opened less than a month later, giving the exhibition a poignant new dimension as a celebration of her extraordinary life and artistic legacy. The volume stands as an important late-career publication produced with Kusama’s direct involvement, offering a comprehensive record of more than seven decades of artistic innovation.
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