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Japan's 'polka dot queen' artistYayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.

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France 2427 Aug 2026, 04:03 amUpdated 2h ago1 min readEuropeWorld

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Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.

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Source: France 24. Published 27 Aug 2026, 04:03 am.

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