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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Renowned Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for translating her childhood hallucinations into globally celebrated art, has died at the age of 97.
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Kusama's globally famous artwork was directly inspired by her personal hallucinations.
- Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97.
- Kusama's globally famous artwork was directly inspired by her personal hallucinations.
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- Aug 27 · 7:03 PM
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Global news outlets confirm the death of Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama at the age of 97.
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- Aug 27 · 7:03 PM
Evidence update
Global news outlets confirm the death of Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama at the age of 97.
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