From public artwork and paintings to fashion and immersive installations, the exhibit hosts over 200 artworks.
We are indebted to Kusama for allowing us to share her worldview and creativity with Australian audiences.
Moving in chronological order,Yayoi Kusamaleads visitors on a journey through her life and career.
Installation view of Yayoi Kusama’s “The Hope of the Polka Dots Buried in Infinity Will Eternally Cover the Universe” 2019. Collection of the artist(Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Kusama’s work also spills outside the boundaries of the museum’s galleries.
These experiences include 60 plane trees wrapped in a pink-and-white polka-dot design just outside the museum.
Dancing Pumpkin, now part of the NGV collection, is another free opportunity for visitors.
Photo: Sean Fennessy
Yayoi Kusamais currently on view at the NGV International in Melbourne until April 21, 2025.
NGV International is hosting one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to cover Kusama’s illustrious career.
Yayoi Kusamas Dancing Pumpkin 2020.
Installation view of “The Spirit of the Pumpkins Descended to the Heavens” 2017 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Photo: Sean Fennessy
Installation view of “Invisible Life,” 2000/2024 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Installation view of the “Orgy Dress” 2002 (Photo: Kate Shanasy)
Installation view of Yayoi Kusama’s “Aggregation: One Thousand Boats Show” (Photo: Kate Shanasy)
Photo: Danielle Castano
Photo: Danielle Castano
Installation view of “Chandelier of grief” 2016/2018 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Photo: Danielle Castano
Photo: Danielle Castano
Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrored Room–My Heart is Filled to the Brim with Sparkling Light,” 2024 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Yayoi Kusama’s Ascension of Polka Dots on the Trees, 2002/2024, on display along St Kilda Road, Melbourne (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Yayoi Kusama’s “Dancing Pumpkin” 2020. Purchased with funds donated by Loti & Victor Smorgon Fund, 2024 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Yayoi Kusama’s “Narcissus Garden,” 1966/2024 and “Untitled,” 2024 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Photo: Danielle Castano
Installation view of “With all my love for the tulips, I pray forever” 2013 (Photo: Sean Fennessy)
Photo: Danielle Castano
Photo: Danielle Castano
