New York Artwork by Yayoi Kusama: E-Book Collection
Japanese painter, sculptor, author, set up and efficiency artist Yayoi Kusama has been within the vanguard of up to date artwork for sixty years. Greatest identified for her use of patterns of dots (which she claims advanced from the hallucinations she’s had since childhood), Kusama, now 84 years previous, is lastly getting the worldwide recognition she deserves.
Hello, 'Konnichiwabrings' beautifully captures Yayoi Kusama's vibrant artistry and captivating words through a collection of images showcasing her work across different stages of her life. The featured pieces mainly hail from the recent years (2000-2012), with some dating back to the 1950s. Delve into Kusama's expansive canvases, immersive sculptures, multimedia installations, and a myriad of self-portraits. Explore snapshots of the artist at a tender age of ten, a young woman in Tokyo and New York flaunting her eccentric self-designed outfits. Witness Yayoi Kusama today, immersed in her Tokyo studio, sans the flamboyant makeup and iconic red wig. This book serves as a comprehensive record of her creations and life journey, offering a peek into the intricate imagination of this remarkable and enigmatic artist.
Yayoi Kusama, born in 1929 in Japan, experienced hallucinations from a young age, which have influenced her art to this day. While studying art in Kyoto, she began exploring subversive themes that later became her signature style. Following graduation, Kusama entered a period of remarkable creativity, and by 1955, she was already making a name for herself in the Japanese art scene. Her unique vision eventually led her to New York, where she continued to push boundaries and gain recognition as an innovative artist.
Yayoi Kusama made her way to New York in 1958, where she played a pivotal role as a pioneer in the Pop Art and performance art movements. Catching the eye of the media, she championed free love and anti-war efforts. Establishing the Kusama Fashion Company, she achieved notable success with her designs being featured in numerous retailers, including Bloomingdales.
By the Nineteen Seventies, the sooner power and pleasure of the New York artwork scene had subsided. In 1973, Kusama went again to Japan, and in 1977, took up residence in a psychiatric hospital, the place she nonetheless lives. She constructed a big studio close by and continues to work there.
Whereas she actually didn’t fade into obscurity, Yayoi Kusama moved out of the highlight. The previous couple of years, nevertheless, have seen renewed curiosity in her work. In 2008, Christie’s bought a portray for .1 million, then a report for a residing feminine artist. A significant retrospective opened on the Whitney Museum in New York in Summer time 2013; and on the identical she Kusama collaborated with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton assortment that includes her polka dots. Kusama just lately signed with a brand new gallery in New York, and a solo present is deliberate for Fall 2013.
