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Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Opens at Museum Ludwig, Cologne

3/21/2026

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Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist, has a retrospective on display at Museum Ludwig in Cologne through October 2, 2026.
She is renowned for Infinity Rooms and polka dot sculptures.
Born on March 22, 1929, she faced health challenges that she channels into art.
After moving to New York in 1958, she joined the avant-garde scene and protested the Vietnam War.
She remains prolific with works fetching millions at auction.

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Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist, has a retrospective on display at Museum Ludwig in Cologne through October 2, 2026.
She is renowned for Infinity Rooms and polka dot sculptures.
Born on March 22, 1929, she faced health challenges that she channels into art.
After moving to New York in 1958, she joined the avant-garde scene and protested the Vietnam War.
She remains prolific with works fetching millions at auction.