# Yayoi Kusama, artist who brought polka dots to the world, dies at 97

https://mins.news/en/video/34548

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-27 14:53 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qfdNEc8PeE

> Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, her studio said Thursday. She was known for covering paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world with her signature polka dots.

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