Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts and David Zwirner.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Since her early childhood, contemporary artistYayoi Kusamahas found creative inspiration in nature.
“Dancing Pumpkin,” 2020, The New York Botanical Garden, Urethane paint on bronze, 196 7/8 x 116 7/8 x 117 1/4 in., Collection of the artist. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts and David Zwirner. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Frompolka dot pumpkinstoflower obliterations,she captures plantlife in her own distinctive style.
Yayoi Kusama kindly shared a message with us.
I invite you to explore the endlessly expanding ode to the beauty of love that is my art.
“I Want to Fly to the Universe,” 2020, The New York Botanical Garden, Urethane paint on aluminum, 157 3/8 x 169 3/8 x 140 1/8 in., Collection of the artist. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts and David Zwirner. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
All of these pieces display Kusama’s deep connection to the environment.
Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts and David Zwirner.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
“Ascension of Polka Dots on the Trees,” 2002/2021, The New York Botanical Garden, Printed polyester fabric, bungees, and luminous staples installed on existing trees, Site-specific installation dimensions variable, Collection of the artist. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
It features monumental sculptures and installations inspired by nature that are spread across the 250-acre environment.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
1,400 stainless steel spheres.
z’Narcissus Garden,z' 1966/2021, The New York Botanical Garden. 1,400 stainless steel spheres. Collection of the artist. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/SingaporreShanghai; David Zwirner, New York; Victoria Miro, London/Venice. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Collection of the artist.
Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/SingaporreShanghai; David Zwirner, New York; Victoria Miro, London/Venice.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
“My Soul Blooms Forever,” 2019, The New York Botanical Garden, Urethane paint on stainless steel, Installation dimensions variable, Collection of the artist. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts and David Zwirner.
“Life,” 2015, The New York Botanical Garden, Fiberglass-reinforced plastic, tiles, and resin, Installation dimensions variable, Collection of the artist. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts and David Zwirner. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature, The New York Botanical Garden, 2021.
Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
“KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature,” The New York Botanical Garden, 2021. Photo by Robert Benson Photography.
Kusama in Flower Obsession, Photo by Yuzuke Miyazake Yayoi Kusama 2021.
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“Kusama in Flower Obsession,” Photo by Yuzuke Miyazake © Yayoi Kusama 2021.
