“A polka dot has the form of the sun, which is the symbol of the energy of the whole world and our living life, and also the form of the moon which is calm, round, soft, colorful, senseless and unknowing. Polka dots can’t stay alone, like the communicative life of people. Two and three and more polka dots become movement. Our earth is only one polka dot among the million stars in the cosmos. Polka dots are a way to infinity. When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dots, we become part of the unity of our environment, I become part of the eternal, and we obliterate ourselves in love.” Yayoi Kusama
PAMM – PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI
“Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.”
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YAYOI KUSAMA: LOVE IS CALLING
09 MARCH 2023 – 11 FEBRUARY 2024
“LOVE IS CALLING is the largest and the most immersive and kaleidoscopic of the artist’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. Representing the culmination of her artistic achievements, it exemplifies the breadth of her visual vocabulary—from the signature polka dots and soft sculptures to brilliant colors, the spoken word, and, most importantly, endless reflections and the illusion of space. The darkened, mirrored room is illuminated by inflatable, tentacle-like forms—covered in the artist’s characteristic polka dots—that extend from the floor and ceiling, gradually changing colors. As visitors walk through the installation, a sound recording of Kusama reciting a love poem in Japanese plays continuously. Written by the artist, the poem’s title translates to Residing in a Castle of Shed Tears. Exploring enduring themes including life and death, the poem poignantly expresses Kusama’s hope to spread a universal message of love through her art.” https://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/yayoi-kusama-love-is-calling/
YAYOI KUSAMA BIOGRAPHY
“An icon of contemporary art, Yayoi Kusama has interwoven ideas of Pop art, Minimalism, and psychedelia throughout her paintings, performances, room-size presentations, outdoor sculptural installations, literary works, films, designs, and architectural interventions.” https://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/yayoi-kusama-love-is-calling/
Yayoi Kusama was born on March 22, 1929, in Matsumoto, Japan. She is widely recognized for her distinctive artistic style characterized by vibrant and repetitive patterns, often featuring polka dots and mirrors. Kusama’s work is deeply influenced by her experiences with mental illness and her interest in themes like infinity, obsession, and the exploration of the self. Some of her most iconic works include her “Infinity Mirror Rooms,” immersive installations that create a sense of endless space and reflection.
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