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Yayoi Kusama
A Life Immersed in Dots and Infinity Yayoi Kusama, born in Matsumoto, Japan, in 1929, is more than just an artist; she’s a visionary who has reshaped the landscape of contemporary art. Her journey, deeply intertwined with personal experience and psychological exploration, has resulted in a body of work that transcends categorization, encompassing sculpture, installation, painting, performance, film, fashion, poetry, and fiction. Kusam…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yayoi Kusama's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Yayoi Kusama's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
