Artist of the Month

Yayoi Kusama

  • Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist who is sometimes called ‘the princess of polka dots' because her work is often covered in dots!

  • Her work uses repetition, pattern and contrast.

  • She makes lots of different types of art like paintings, sculptures, performances and installations.

  • She moved to New York City in the 1950s and soon became a famous artist. She lives back in Japan now and is still making art to this day!