Yayoi Kusama is a renowned Japanese artist who has made significant contributions to contemporary art. Born in 1929 in Matsumoto, Japan, Kusama moved to the United States in 1957, where she developed her signature art style characterized by vibrant colors, bold patterns, and repetitive motifs. She is also known for her avant-garde installations that often involve the use of mirrors and lights to create immersive and interactive experiences for the viewer.

One of Kusama’s most famous works is her immersive installation, “Infinity Mirrored Room – The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away” (2013). The installation consists of a small room lined with mirrors on all sides and a shallow pool of water on the floor. The room’s walls and ceiling are adorned with hundreds of LED lights that change color and intensity, creating an illusion of a vast and infinite space.

When visitors enter the room, they are enveloped by pulsating lights and reflections, which create a mesmerizing and otherworldly experience. The installation highlights Kusama’s fascination with the infinite and the cosmos and her interest in creating immersive environments that blur the boundaries between art and reality.

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-yayoi-kusama

https://hirshhorn.si.edu/kusama/the-exhibition/

https://www.thebroad.org/art/yayoi-kusama/infinity-mirrored-room-souls-millions-light-years-away