Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for her colourful polka dots and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died aged 97. Kusama died at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, with her company confirming the news and saying she continued painting until her final days. After struggling for recognition in New York’s male-dominated art world, Kusama became a global cultural icon whose exhibitions attracted millions of visitors. Her company said she devoted 'an extraordinary lifetime' to art, adding that her work would continue to bring 'hope and strength' to people around the world. #news #yayoikusama #art #japan