Londoners can prepare to delve into the immersive world of Kusama’s Infinity Rooms at a brand new solo exhibition at Yayoi KusamaThis isn’t just any solo show; it marks Kusama’s 14th with the renowned gallery, solidifying her long-standing artistic partnership with them. The exhibition will also feature a brand new series of paintings titled “Every Day I Pray For Love,” promising an exploration of line, color, and form through Kusama’s unique lens.
Yayoi Kusama takes over London: infinity rooms, new paintings, and a monumental pumpkin
The iconic Yayoi Kusama will take over the city with a multifaceted artistic experience this summer and fall.
But Londoners don’t have to wait until autumn for a Kusama fix! This summer, they can be among the first to witness a landmark installation: Kusama’s first-ever public art piece in the UK. “Infinite Accumulation” will be on display at Liverpool Street Station, showcasing her signature polka-dotted style.
Special spaces
This work promises to be a dynamic exploration of form, “winding and expanding into linked forms that interact with and define public spaces outside the station,” according to the official statement. The installation will be “designed in response to the architecture of the new station entrance and landscaping,” encouraging passersby to “look up and respond to the urban environment in a new way.”
As if that wasn’t enough, art enthusiasts can also look forward to a monumental new Pumpkin sculpture gracing the gardens of Serpentine Galleries this summer. While details are scarce, it’s safe to assume the colossal gourd will be a vibrant and eye-catching addition to London’s artistic landscape.
“Every Day I Pray For Love” opens at Victoria Miro on September 25th and runs through November 2nd, 2024. “Infinite Accumulation” opens on July 9th and will be on display throughout the autumn. With an Infinity Room, a new series of paintings, and a monumental sculpture, this summer and fall in London promise to be a truly immersive Kusama experience.
The artist
Yayoi Kusama is a living legend in the contemporary art world. Born in 1929 in Japan, she began creating art from a young age, often depicting hallucinations and using polka dots – a motif that would become her signature. Though she trained in traditional Japanese painting, Kusama found herself drawn to the abstract expressionism movement emerging in the West.
Kusama’s work explores themes of infinity, obsession, and the self. Her polka dots can be seen as a way of dissolving the boundaries of the ego and creating a sense of oneness with the universe. Despite facing challenges due to her gender and nationality, Kusama persevered and gained recognition for her unique and powerful artistic vision.
Today, Kusama is one of the most celebrated artists in the world. Her work is exhibited internationally and commands high prices at auctions. At the age of 95, she continues to create art and remains a powerful voice in the art world and an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere.
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