Yayoi Kusama, the artistic visionary who channeled her mental health struggles into dazzling, infinite artworks, has passed away at 97. Her career, spanning decades and continents, transformed the art world, leaving an indelible mark on movements from Minimalism to experiential art.

From her early days in Japan, where she found solace in painting, to her radical performances in New York, Kusama’s work was a fusion of art, activism, and spiritual exploration. Her iconic Infinity Rooms continue to captivate, embodying the eternal quest for the infinite.

Despite facing criticism, Kusama’s legacy endures, her art and activism providing a beacon of hope and resistance. Even in her final days, she continued to paint, embodying a relentless pursuit of meaning and truth.

Her words, 'Even after I finish my life, I’d like to keep telling posterity about my way of art,' echo as a testament to her enduring influence and the profound impact of her art on humanity.