Spring is finally coming to New York, with an exhibition in the Botanical Garden guaranteed to cheer up the grumpiest souls.
Yayoi Kusama has done it again, producing a number of joyful and exhilarating works, which people will be able to enjoy amongst the daffodils and blossoming cherry trees, without having to queue up for hours, as they did to experience her Infinity rooms.
The artist’s passion for nature—nurtured in her childhood since her parents made a living from the cultivation of plant seeds—is expressed in explosive exuberance.
Trees wrapped in polka dots lead the public from one work to the next
Her iconic pumpkin has broken out legs and is dancing.
Another is blossoming in a greenhouse .
The exhibition is entitled Kusama: Cosmic Nature, and will be on until October.
I remain awestruck by this 92 year old artist who, despite her complicated familial and romantic history, and chronic mental problems—she permanently and voluntarily lives in a psychiatric hospital—still has the creativity and zest to produce such joyful works.
Previous posts about Kusama here and here and here. Photos from Artnet News article by Sarah Cascone, April 8, 2021.
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92 years old, and living in a psychiatric hospital?
That’s amazing, and so is her startling artwork. I would go to see that, without hesitation.
Thanks, Marina.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sure you’d love it, Pete.
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Amazing creative imagination!!
Thanks for sharing , eco 🌿
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Love her work. She is so creative and has a style all of her own. Brilliant. 😍
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Saw her exhibition in Boston. Amazing!!
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How wonderful! I recall a spectacular exhibition of her work at the the Tate Modern 10 years or so ago, probably one of the most visually beguiling installations I’ve ever seen.
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Yes, I do love her work, so exuberant
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Lucky you! Love her work.
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Brilliant. Love the spotty lady. Bonkers art works so well. Saw an installation of hers in Singapore a couple of years ago. Reminds me of the Chihuly exhibition in our botanic gardens last year. Such a great setting
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Yes I love art outdoors. Btw, thanks for recommending Line of Duty, we’ve been watching the lot, it’s great. Don’t know how I could have missed it.
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Easily done!
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Did you catch Broadchurch btw ? Another one to try if you didn’t.
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Will do, thanks!
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That’s pretty colourful.
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Love this!
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Absolutely fantastic. I went to your previous posts on her, I’d cover my walls in her happy art if I could!
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Me too! So joyful!
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