Yayoi Kusama

Retrospective of a superstar The catalog accompanying the Fondation Beyeler's major autumn 2025 exhibition is dedicated to the celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (*1929, Matsumoto). As the first retrospective of Kusama's work in Switzerland, this landmark publication offers a comprehensive exploration of her more than seven-decade career. Developed in close collaboration with the artist and her studio, the catalog presents an in-depth look at Kusama's diverse body of work, from her early creationssome never before seen in Europeto her most iconic pieces, as well as new productions and one of her renowned Infinity Mirror Rooms. Richly illustrated, the catalog examines Kusama's signature artistic language, characterized by obsessive repetition, polka dots, and boundless mirrored spaces that transport viewers into infinite realms. Essays by leading scholars and curators provide fresh insights into the artist's groundbreaking practice across various media, including painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, collage, performance, fashion, and literature. More than just a record of the exhibition, this catalog serves as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand Kusama's enduring impact on contemporary art.