Complementing the groundbreaking retrospective at the Gropius Bau, this publication examines Kusama's life and work through original perspectives from leading experts. The book traces the development of her creative output, from her early cumulative paintings and sculptures to her immersive environments, while also exploring her lesser-known artistic activity in Europe, especially in Germany. It illuminates Kusama's engagement with political and social issues in Europe, the United States and Japan.

A diverse selection of images and archival documents is presented alongside texts by authors with different theoretical backgrounds. The essays address Kusama's achievements in the worlds of fashion, film, art marketing and publishing. They focus on her interaction with different artistic spheres and offer genre-specific observations on her performances, installations and pictorial series. As panoramic and fascinating as its subject matter, this monumental retrospective guides the viewer interested in Kusama to a deeper understanding of her creative trajectory and the breadth of her extraordinary career.

• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Author: Doryun Chong, Mika Yoshitake
• Year: 2023
• MODEL: 9780500025857

Publisher: Taschen