Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon

Yayoi Kusama created mass-produced works and licensed her imagery across consumer products, merchandise, and collaborations that distributed her art widely across retail and popular culture spaces from the 1990s onward. The Japanese artist, known for her polka-dot and infinity mirror installations that originated in the 1960s, expanded her work into commercial applications including clothing, home goods, and brand partnerships. Her image and artistic symbols became recognizable across mainstream retail environments alongside her gallery exhibitions and museum installations.

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